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NSG 468 University of Phoenix Regulatory Agencies & Accrediting Bodies Discussion

 

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.

  • 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.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

  • 18- to 20-slide presentation
  • 875-word paper