2002 Legislative Position Statement
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2002 Legislative Position Statement |
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The Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) is the professional association representing Tennessee’s 65,000 registered nurses. This position paper outlines the basic philosophy of TNA’s House of Delegates relative to health care policy which may be addressed by the Tennessee General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
TNA’s 2002 Legislative Position Statement outlines the organization’s positions on the following areas of concern:
- Health Care Reform. TNA supports a restructured health care system, as outlined in Nursing’s Agenda for Health Care Reform.
- Improved Access. TNA supports improved access to safe, cost-effective health care.
- Increased Quality. TNA supports the improvement of the quality of nursing practice.
- Increased Protection. TNA supports the protection of human rights.