Shared Governance Has Far-Reaching Implications for Today's Health Care Environment

question 27

Multiple Choice

Shared governance has far-reaching implications for today's health care environment. Patients benefit due to (select all that apply) :

• A) quicker responses at the point of service.
• B) more committed health care professionals.
• C) a more stringent model of health care service.
• D) better decisions being made by upper management.
• E) nurses being more assured, confident patient advocates.

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