Healthcare regulatory and accreditation agency

Select one healthcare regulatory and accreditation agency that influences the clinical healthcare environment, and respond to the following.

• What is the purpose for the agency? To what extent does the agency impact safety, quality, and/or person-centered care?
• What are examples of healthcare settings that are impacted by the agency?
• What are examples of benchmarks or practice expectations from the agency? What are the implications of the benchmarks or expectations for the nurse leader?