Select and research one of the following agencies:
• Government or other agency, such as The Joint Commission (JCAHO), that regulates the health care industry or a particular segment of the industry
• Government agency that regulates prison health care Complete the chart.
Agency that regulates the health care industry Describe the agency’s structure (45 to 90 words).
Explain the agency’s effect on health care (45 to 90 words).
Describe one example of the agency carrying out its duties (45 to 90 words).
Explain what regulatory authority the agency has in relation to health care (45 to 90 words).
Explain how agencies deal with the elements of negligence and intentional torts that could affect risk and quality management for health care organizations (45 to 90 words).
