Assessment Description Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U

Assessment Description
Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. healthcare delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the nurse’s role within this changing environment.
Include the following:
Outline a current or emerging healthcare law or federal regulation introduced within the last five years to reform or restructure some aspect of the healthcare delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
Discuss how quality measures and paying for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and promoting patient safety and quality care in diverse healthcare settings.
Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
You must cite at least three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last five years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines in the APA Style Guide in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Assessment Description
Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. healthcare delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the nurse’s role within this changing environment.
Include the following:
Outline a current or emerging healthcare law or federal regulation introduced within the last five years to reform or restructure some aspect of the healthcare delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
Discuss how quality measures and paying for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and promoting patient safety and quality care in diverse healthcare settings.
Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
You must cite at least three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last five years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines in the APA Style Guide in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.