Nursing Policies & Politics

Who qualifies for CHIP?

• A person that is 65 and older

• A person that does not qualify for Medicaid

• An expecting mother

• All of the above

Identify public health policy

• The requirement to become licensed as a nurse

• How a hospital reports a patient error

• Patient information is required to be confidential (HIPAA)

• You cannot charge a patient before services render

  (EMTALA)

Who can veto laws passed by congress?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• This cannot be done

Identify Grassroots Political strategies

• Go on strike

• Attend the "Meet the candidates" town hall meeting

• Register to vote

• Join the PAG (professional action group)

Which nursing organization represents the entire nursing population?

• ANF (American Nurses Foundation)

• ANA (American Nurses Association)

• PAC (Political Action Committee)

• NSNA (National Student Nurses Association)

What is the least effective form of communication to policy makers?

• Email

• Fax

• Letters

• Telephone