How is quality assessed and measured in your institution? Describe the role of one of the following organizations:
Joint Commission (JC)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
The American Nurses Association (ANA)
The National Committee for Quality Assurance
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
How do they help to establish standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines for health-care organizations and healthcare professionals? How do they relate to the quality of care provided?