Voluntary Accreditation

To meet your senior leaders’ request, prepare a 10–12-page summary brief. Use the following headings to organize your summary brief for leadership: Accreditation in Health Care In three to four paragraphs: Provide a short overview of accreditation in health care. Accreditation Requirements In three to four paragraphs: Include an overview of the most common accreditation requirements. Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance In one to two pages: Compare and contrast accreditation and regulation requirements. Detail how accreditation helps health care organizations meet regulatory requirements. The Joint Commission Standards In one to two pages: Analyze the key Joint Commission standards that apply to this organization. Accreditation Best Practices In two to three pages: Describe industry best practices for meeting accreditation requirements. Other Accrediting Organizations In two to three pages: Select and identify one accrediting body other than The Joint Commission and analyze the benefits of its accreditation for the organization. Conclusion In three to five paragraphs: Share your informed opinion about whether the cost and required effort for meeting accreditation requirements have value to the organization. Note: You do not need to perform a full financial analysis here. You only need to share considered insights about the benefits and costs of voluntary accreditation. Additional Requirements Your assignment should meet the following requirements: Written Communication: Ensure your summary brief is clear, well organized, and free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.  APA format: Use current APA style and formatting. Indent the first sentence of all new paragraphs. Length: 10–12 double-spaced pages, not including abstract, title page, and reference page. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. References: Cite a minimum of three references from peer-reviewed journals. Also include two web pages or websites from health care accrediting organizations.