Identify resources to maintain current knowledge about policy changes, new initiatives, and updates on current initiatives.

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.