Explore one of the agencies for quality improvement listed in thismodule’s lecture. Write a one-page summary of what the agency does, whoit affects, and how it is utilized.
There are many agencies that assist hospitals in becoming expert inusing continuous quality improvement. Key organizations include:
The Institute of Medicine,
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,
The National Quality Forum,
The Joint Commission,
The Magnet Recognition Program,
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement