Kansas nurses defend board against paternalism firestorm
Kansas nurses allege doctors and administrators seek control through a sunset audit of the 11 member state board of nursing. Supporters say audit aims at efficiency while critics warn of loss of professional autonomy and standards amid debates over who should certify nursing programs and regulate practice.
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Kansas
Topeka
HNS
State Board of Nursing
Snursing Board
Post Audit Department
Post
Lynelle King
Kansas State Nurses Association
Nursing Board
Healing Arts Board
Ms. King
Medical Society
Larry Shaffer
Kansas Hospital Association
Kermit Wedel
Minneapolis
The
Kansas Medical Society
Wedel
Sandra Watchous
Russell City Hospital
State Nursing Association
Dean Prochaska
Vocational Educational Administration
State Department of Education
Prochaska
State Education Department
Nursing Association
Tighten Nursing Home Law In Kansas For Transparency
A Kansas legislative panel endorsed tightening nursing home licensing to reveal ownership and corporate ties, and proposed limiting guardianship representation to 15 wards per guardian. The measures aim for one on one guardian relationships and greater corporate accountability in home operations.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Public Health and Welfare
Roy Ehrlich
R-Hoisington
Ehrlich
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