Nurse Retention and Quality of Care Act of 2002

The Nurse Retention and Quality of Care Act of 2002 was a legislative proposal designed to address nursing shortages by improving the working conditions and professional satisfaction of nurses. The bill would have authorized the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to hospitals and healthcare facilities to develop and test new workplace models focused on better communication, professional advancement, and a healthier work-life balance. For the public, these measures were intended to improve the quality of patient care by ensuring that healthcare facilities could maintain a stable, experienced, and well-supported nursing workforce.