The Nursing Workforce Development Act of 2022

The Nursing Workforce Development Act of 2022 is a federal law that aims to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the United States. The law provides funding for various initiatives aimed at addressing nursing workforce shortages, promoting diversity and inclusion in nursing, and improving education and training programs.

Section 1: Purpose and Intentions

The purpose of this Act is to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the United States by addressing nursing workforce shortages and promoting diversity and inclusion in nursing. The law also aims to enhance education and training programs for nurses.

Section 2: Nursing Workforce Centers

A nursing workforce center is defined as a center that receives funding under section 785 of this Act. These centers are responsible for providing education, training, and technical assistance to healthcare professionals, particularly in underserved areas.

• Nursing workforce centers provide education and training programs for nurses
• They offer technical assistance to healthcare professionals
• They promote diversity and inclusion in nursing
• They improve access to quality healthcare in underserved areas

"The Nursing Workforce Development Act of 2022 is a critical step towards improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the United States."

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance provided pursuant to this section may include:

1. Providing technical assistance to nursing workforce centers on collection, analysis, and reporting of standardized supply, demand, and education and training data
2. Collaborating with nursing workforce centers to identify and deliver evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to alleviate nursing shortages and the maldistribution of nurses
3. Providing online and in-person training opportunities for nurses and other staff at nursing workforce centers             Nursing Workforce Development Act of 2022