Greater understanding of regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies, including their functions, public reporting requirements, and how they impact quality and safety. This will help you to recognize how different bodies collaborate for optimum functioning.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:FrequencyWhere they are reportedWhy public reporting of these metrics is importantExplain how the agency or body operates:Current functionOrganizational structureGovernanceAnalyze the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of healthcare:Healthcare organizationsNursing practicePatient careCite at least 2 sources in an APA-formatted reference page.Choose 1 of the following formats to present your assessment:Video: Record an 8- to 10-minute oral presentation. See Using Microsoft Stream to Create a Video for a Discussion or Assignment.Brochure: Create a tri-fold brochure containing the information for this assessment.
