Agencies for Health Care Quality

1. 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. .     Here are ist of agencies Agencies for Health Care Quality There are many agencies that assist hospitals in becoming expert in using 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, • and, of course, the nursing student's friend, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).