Groups

The Joint Commission (TJC):

improvement of patient safety and quality of care. reputation, Improvement, Risk management.

Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI):

Guidelines for accurate lab testing. Procedures, quality control, and patient safety

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Guidelines to control infection and health. Public health, disease prevention, health education —> research and guidelines.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

Agency for workplace safety to protect from: hazards, bio /chemical, physical, risks. Safety laws and Regulations.

Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS):

Patient safety over quality care