Regulatory Agencies and Accrediting Bodies Paper.

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.

Select and evaluate a regulatory agency or accrediting body.

Discuss the history of the agency or body.
Explain the reason for its existence.
Summarize the agency’s public reporting of quality indicators:

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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-Reference in an APA-formatted reference page.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

18- to 20-slide presentation. The title and reference slides do not count. Include at least 400 words throughtout your speaker notes. Must cite all spaker notes using APA format. Must format references using APA format to include double spacing and hang indent. Use citation generator.
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875-word APA 6th edtion format paper (May use APA Template). Must cite and reference your work. Use level headings to clearly identify each required assignment section on your paper.
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Grading Criteria NSG/468 Version 1 University of Phoenix Material Grading Criteria Week 1: Quality and Safety in Practice Content: 16 points possible Points possible Identified and summarized an appropriate quality and safety case 2 Described the nurse’s and patient’s roles in the situation 3 Evaluated the relationship between the care the patient received and the outcome 3 Identified how the care environment affected the situation, including the nurse or provider, the patient, and the outcome 2 Discussed a quality model employed or suggested one to improve the outcome 3 Explained actions for improvement or prevention 3 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Followed a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 1 Maintained a scholarly tone 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.

1 Grading Criteria NSG/468 Version 1 Week 2: Regulatory Agencies and Accrediting Bodies Content: 16 points possible Points possible Discussed the history of an appropriate regulatory agency or accrediting body and explained the reason for creation or existence 4 Summarized the agency’s public reporting of quality indicators: o Frequency o Where they are reported o Why public reporting of these metrics is important 4 Explained how the agency or body operates: o Current function o Organizational structure o Governance 4 Analyzed the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of health care: o Healthcare organizations o Nursing practice o Patient care 4 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Followed a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate; maintained a scholarly tone 1 Cited at least two sources in an APA-formatted reference page 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 2 Grading Criteria NSG/468 Version 1 Week 3: Nurse-Sensitive Indicators Content:

16 points possible Points possible Selected an appropriate condition or disease 4 Identified appropriate nurse sensitive indicators 4 Created an appropriate plan of care 4 Illustrated how to employ nurse sensitive indicators to improve the outcome 4 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Followed a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate; maintained a scholarly tone 1 Cited at least two sources in an APA-formatted reference page 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 3 Grading Criteria NSG/468 Version 1 Week 4: Medication Mishap RCA Content: 16 points possible Points possible Completed the RCA worksheet accurately and in an appropriate level of detail 8 Explained why a root cause analysis was appropriate for this situation 4 Analyzed the impact of using tools like RCA, FMEA, and PDSA on the quality and safety of patient care 4 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Followed a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate; maintains a scholarly tone 1 Cited a minimum of two peer reviewed or evidencebased sources published within the last five years to support the summary 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 4 G

rading Criteria NSG/468 Version 1 Week 5: Quality Factors Content: 16 points possible Points possible Evaluated factors influencing quality, safe, patientcentered care, considering: o Technology o Communication o Collaboration o Shared decision making o Laws, regulations, and policies 4 Analyzed changes in technology and their effect on quality patient care 4 Explained the role communication, collaboration, and shared decision making 4 Considered communication and collaboration between healthcare team members, between the patient and staff, and involving insurance companies 4 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Followed a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate; maintained a scholarly tone 1 Cited at least two peer-reviewed sources in an APAformatted reference page 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 5

Week 2 – Regulatory Agencies and Accrediting Bodies Content (70%) – 12 Points All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. 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. Select and evaluate a regulatory agency or accrediting body. Key Assignment Elements: • • • • •

Discuss the history of the agency or body. Explain the reason for its existence. Summarize the agency’s public reporting of quality indicators: o Frequency o Where they are reported o Why public reporting of these metrics is important Explain how the agency or body operates: o Current function o Organizational structure o Governance Analyze the impact the agency or body has on quality at each level of health care: o Health care organizations o Nursing practice o Patient care Cite-Reference in an APA-formatted reference page. Format your assignment as one of the following: • 18- to 20-slide presentation. Include at least 400 words throughout your speaker notes.

Or • 875-word APA 6th edition format paper (May use APA Template). Use level headings to clearly identify each required Points Earned: Comments: X / 12 assignment section on your paper. Organization (15%) 3 Points • The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. • The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. • Paragraph (or slide to slide) transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

• The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. Mechanics (15%) 3 Points • The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. If PRESENTATION: The presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. • Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page (Speaker notes are cited and referenced). • Rules of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. • Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied. Total Point Earned: XX Comments: Points Earned: Comments: X / 3 Points Earned: X / 3 Comments: –

Regulatory Agencies and Accrediting Bodies Paper.