Regulatory Agencies

This assignment is designed to give you a greater understanding of regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies, including their functions, public reporting requirements, and the how they impact quality and safety.

INSTRUCTION:

Select and evaluate a regulatory agency or accrediting body. TOPIC : DEHEC ( Department of Health & Environment Control). Be sure to cover the following:

• Discuss the history of the agency or body.
• Explain the reason for its existence.

• Summarize the agency’s public reporting of quality indicators:
• 1. Frequency.
• 2. Where they are reported
• 3. Why public reporting of these metrics is important

• Explain how the agency or body operates:
• 1. Current function
• 2. Organizational structure
• 3. Governance

• Analyze the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of health care:
• 1. Health care organizations
• 2. Nursing practice
• 3. Patient care

Cite at least two sources in an APA-formatted reference page.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

• 18- to 20-slide presentation
• 875-word paper
• Another format approved by your instructor