Discussion Post: Agencies for Quality
Explore one of the agencies for quality improvement listed in this module's lecture. Write a one-page summary of what the agency does, who it affects, and how it is utilized.
1) The Institute of Medicine,
2) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,
3) The National Quality Forum,
4) The Joint Commission,
5) The Magnet Recognition Program,
6) The Institute for Healthcare Improvement,
7) and, of course, the nursing student's friend, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.