Benchmark – Health Care Compliance Essay
Compliance is critical within health care in order to operate effectively and provide safe and high-quality care to patients. Identify a specific health care organization (this could be the same one used in previous topics). In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, include the following:
Identify what main governing bodies are overseeing the organization to ensure compliance expectations at the state and federal level. How does the enforcement of state legislation differ from the enforcement of federal legislation?
Explain how noncompliance of legislation affects health care organizations? What tools or policies can be used to reduce the rate of noncompliance issues within a health care organization?
Discuss different ways in which compliance in health care is monitored or measured. How can you best ensure that staff is aware of where the organization stands on compliance?
Include a minimum of three references, including the textbook.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Health Care Administration
5.5: Identify governing bodies to ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and legislative expectations.
