The far-reaching and overarching principles were developed as part of the ANA's initiative, Nursing's Blueprint for Action in a Managed Care Environment , and reflect nursing's direction for health care change.
Every individual has the right to access health care services along the full continuum of care.
Consumers are acknowledged as empowered partners in making health care decisions. Quality health care services will be provided in an interdisciplinary, collaborative manner with registered nurses having an essential role in providing and directing health care in all settings. Health care services must be value based to maximize quality while controlling costs. The health care system must address the health of individuals, families, communities and populations. Health care services must be provided in a culturally competent and linguistically appropriate manner.