Review this list of entities (PDF) that play a part in governing hospitals. Please select one of the agencies to research and post answers to the questions below. Please try to select an agency that has not yet been reviewed by one of your classmates.
The purpose of this exercise is to allow you to educate each other about the role of agencies you may have to work with during your health care career. Some of the agencies on the list may be specific to California. If you are in a different state, feel free to research the equivalent agency in your state.
Questions:
What agency did you research?What purpose does this agency serve in relation to hospitals?Do you think this agency serves an important function or do you think it is an unnecessary burden? Explain your response.What position/role in the hospital do you think would be responsible for managing the relationship with this agency?
