Nurse Retention and Quality of Care Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible health care facilities to carry out demonstrations of models and best practices in nursing care in order to develop strategies for nurse retention. Requires such demonstrations to promote nurse satisfaction, communication, collaboration in decision-making, professional advancement, high quality care, and a balanced work-life environment.
Actions
May 17, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 2, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.