References:Wakefield, M. (2019). Nurses: Advancing health care through health policy, presented at Texas Nurses Association 2019 Nurse Day at the Capitol; Caring for Texas, Austin, TX.
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Mary K. Wakefield, PhD, RN, FAAN
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Nurses: Advancing Health CareThrough Health Policy
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Patients are better becauseof a nurse's care
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Nurses' care matters
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Another step in providing patientcare is through policy engagement
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Health policy is too consequentialto be left to policy makers alone
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We make an noticeable impact with long lasting laws that make a difference in life or death
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Nurses bring experience and policy engagement that affects thousands
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Nurses are advocates for public interest over self interestwhich builds honest and ethical standards
Burnout is associated with:Lower patient satisfactionReduced health outcomesIncreased costs
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References:Bodenheimer, T., & Sinsky, C. (2014). From triple to quadruple aim: Care of the patient requirescare of the provider. Annals of Family Medicine, 12(6), 573-576. doi:10.1370/afm.1713