Assignment:
Through accreditation and certification processes, organizations like the Joint Commission contribute to the quality of health care in the United States. These organizations monitor and evaluate health care organizations, creating and reinforcing standards for patient care and safety.
Write a 1,000 to 1,250 word paper in which you describe three organizations responsible for monitoring quality in health care organizations.
- You may not use the Joint Commission, but are encouraged to consider organizations at the state and national levels.
- Identify each organization's purpose, duties, and methods of monitoring quality. Describe their impact on quality of care in health care organizations.
Cite at least three references