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Almost a decade has passed since the publication of To Err is Human: Building A Safer Health System.  Despite the national ‘call to action’ inspired by this Institute of Medicine study, recently released studies point to mediocre performance and ongoing variation, disparities, and inefficiencies.  The failure to significantly improve care coupled with cost increases that are unsustainable and millions of Americans not having access to basic health care, create an imperative to find solutions to address these issues.  As the new administration explores health care reform, solutions lie, at least in part, with the nation’s nurses.

The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care (NAQC) is a bold partnership among the nation’s leading nursing organizations, consumers, and other key stakeholders.