Regulatory Agencies: DEHEC
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. 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:
- Frequency
- Where they are reported
- Why public reporting of these metrics is important
- Explain how the agency or body operates:
- Current function
- Organizational structure
- Governance
- Analyze the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of health care:
- Health care organizations
- Nursing practice
- 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