Describe the types of oversight organizations that influence healthcare quality. Recognize how public and private policies encourage quality improvement at the organizational, community, and national levels.

ROLE OF POLICY IN ADVANCING QUALITY

Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should be able to
• Describe the types of oversight organizations that influence healthcare quality;
• Recognize how public and private policies encourage quality improvement at the organizational, community, and national levels; and
• Identify resources to maintain current knowledge about policy changes, new initiatives, and updates on current initiatives.