CARNA Responds to Minister's Advisory Committee on Health Report
"I have no hesitation in supporting the committee's report and believe that the six principles recommended in the report would create a sound basis for development of an Alberta Health Act," says Robinson. "The principles also reflect values of registered nursing such as supporting a publicly funded health system, using evidence-based decision-making and involving citizens and health care providers in decisions affecting their health system."
According to Robinson, there was open and robust dialogue in committee meetings and the committee benefited from the capable facilitation of co-chairs MLA
"I am hopeful that government will incorporate all of the committee's recommendations when developing a new Alberta Health Act and will be very interested in seeing the new legislative framework take shape," says Robinson.
CARNA is the professional and regulatory body for Alberta's more than 32,000 RNs, including nurses in direct care, education, research and administration as well as nurse practitioners. Its mandate is to protect the public by ensuring that Albertans receive effective, safe and ethical care by registered nurses.
For further information: or to arrange an interview contact: Margaret Ward-Jack, T: (780) 453-0515, C: (780) 932-1376, F: (780) 452-3276, [email protected]
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