Scope Of Practice In Health Care

Scope of practice regulations are regulations that defines who, what, where, when, why and how health care is provided (Wilson, Whitaker and Whitford 2012). These regulations are governed by the state. Scope of practice affects the composition and productivity of healthcare workers. Based on an article in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing scope of practice regulations can either limit or promote healthcare access by affecting the quality and cost of services rendered. Scope of practice regulations can prevent health care professionals from practicing to the full extent of their professional training and skill level.
When establishing scope of practice regulations it is difficult to provide evidence that the quality and safety of healthcare