regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies 1

This assignment is designed to give you a greater understanding of regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies, including their functions, public reporting requirements, and the how they impact quality and safety.

Select and evaluate a regulatory agency or accrediting body.

1. • Discuss the history of the agency or body.
   • Explain the reason for its existence.
   • Summarize the agency’s public reporting of quality indicators:
     • Frequency
     • Where they are reported
     • Why public reporting of these metrics is important
   • Explain how the agency or body operates:
     • Current function
     • Organizational structure
     • Governance
   • Analyze the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of health care:
     • Health care organizations
     • Nursing practice
     • Patient care

   Cite at least
   two sources in an APA-formatted reference page.

   
   

2. 
   Format your assignment as
   one of the following:

   • 18- to 20-slide presentation
   • 3- to 4-minute podcast
   • 15- to 20-minute oral presentation
   • 875-word paper
   • Another format approved by your instructor