discussion: Evaluating Healthcare Systems – Accreditation, Licensure, and Regulations: The Same but Not
Licensure, certification, and accreditation of healthcare agencies to ensure quality is a function of states, nonprofit organizations, and private entities, such as the Joint Commission. The agencies develop professional standards of care that promote healthcare quality. In this discussion, you will contrast the differences between licensure, certification, and accreditation and the impact on healthcare organizations.
Topic
• Topic A: Licensure (400words w/2ref)
• Topic B: Certification(400Words w/2ref)
• Topic C: Accreditation(400words w/2ref)
a. Describe your assigned term. Identify an organization that provides the services. In your description, include details on the history and mission of the organization.
b. Elaborate on the purpose and areas of focus of the agency, e.g., providers, hospitals, laboratories, managed care organizations, etc.
c. Describe the impact of the measures/standards/guidelines of the agency is used to evaluate the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a healthcare organization