Recommend evidence-based decision-making strategies nurses can use
Health care policies can have a significant effect on emergency care, as they shape how providers are able to deliver necessary services. These policies include insurance coverage and reimbursement rates for services, availability of specialist physicians, access to medications and other treatments, regulations related to privacy laws and data sharing among providers, as well as the ability to transfer patients between facilities for specialized care. Other policies such as those related to public health issues may also impact emergency care by providing resources or guidelines for preventative measures. All of these policies can have an effect on the delivery of quality and timely emergency medical services.