Regulatory Agencies & Oversight in Healthcare by Shane Yardley https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d en-us 2022-05-25 18:06:48 UTC 2026-01-17 16:49:18 UTC hello@padlet.com UDOH (Utah Department of Health) https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2199947231 The UDOH consists of resources for the people of Utah about health issues in the state. Provide the public with resources and information about many different diseases and health issues. Important for the public to know about this resource and to know where they can go to find this information. It is important for nurses to know about the UDOH so they can guide there patients to where they can find up to date information about different diseases and health issues.]]> 2022-05-25 21:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2199947231 IHS https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2199948445 Who are they?
The Indian Health Service is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. 

What do they do?
They are tasked with providing health services for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. In addition to care, they promote recognition and awareness of the tribes in America. 

How do they impact healthcare?
They impact healthcare through advocating for American Indians and Alaskan Natives through providing hospitals and cares of quality in various areas of high population of its members.
 
What is important for nurses to know about them? 
The Indian health care system presents a successful model for rural health programs and for indigenous people around the world because of its respect for cultural beliefs, its blending of traditional practices with the modern medical model, and its emphasis on public health and community outreach activities.
Specific Indian health programs that offer career options
Advanced Practice Nurse
Behavioral Health
Dentistry
Engineering
Environmental Health
Medical Imaging
Medical Technology
Nursing
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Rehabilitation
Physician Assistant
Physicians
 
Why is it important for nurses to know about them?
to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level

]]> 2022-05-25 21:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2199948445 FEMA kierstenatwood2_2 https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207945955 Federal Emergency Management Agency
Mission: helping people before, during, and after disasters.
FEMA employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. We leverage a tremendous capacity to coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Nurses can access their state, region, tribe, or territory and view disaster declarations, news, and contact information.
Nurses are generally first responders during a time of disaster. Knowing about this organization can help coordinate care and promote better outcomes. 
]]> 2022-06-01 19:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207945955 Dept. of HHS https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207948340 1. Who they are?
U.S. Department of health and human services 
2. What do they do?
Enhance the health and wellbeing of all Americans by providing for effective health and human services.
3. How do they impact healthcare? 
Every 4 years they develop a strategic plan to address current health and human service issues
4. What is important for nurses to know about them?
It's important to know that they work with the latest in health research, care, and technologies to improve the quality and life of millions]]> 2022-06-01 19:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207948340 CMS https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207949188 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

Mission: Advance heath equity, expand coverage, and improve health outcomes. 

Medicare: provides health insurance for age 65+, those with certain disabilities, and all ages with end stage renal disease (Kidney failure or kidney transplant)
Medicaid: Health coverage to low income people. One of the largest payers for healthcare in the US. 

Nurses should know about these options for people so that they can get better healthcare. ]]> 2022-06-01 19:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207949188 OSHA https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207950931 Who are they? Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What do they do? They ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

How do they impact healthcare? Created to suite of resources to help hospitals assess workplace safety needs, implement safety and health management systems, and enhance their safe patients and will save resources for hospitals

What is important for nurses to know about them? It is important for nurses to know about OSHA because it provides guidelines for nurses to prevent hospital workers from suffering debilitating injuries


Why is important for nurses to know about them? It is important for nurses to know about OSHA because it reduces future incidents by identifying potential hazards, reviewing safety procedures with employees to make sure they are well-known, and recordkeeping information about events.]]> 2022-06-01 19:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207950931 DEA and FDA https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207954192 DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency
- What: combat drug trafficking and distribution in the US
- Impact on healthcare: regulations that we have to follow when administering controlled substances
- What is important for nurses to know about them: Nurses need to understand medications and adverse reactions vary from person to person. Conduct audits and investigations to make sure facilities are following procedures. 

FDA: Food and Drug Administration
- What: protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs (regulates medical devices and electronic devices that give off radiation, cosmetics, and tobacco) 
- Impact on healthcare: Set safe dosages for the population and regulate drugs and products
- What is important for nurses to know about them: Provide advise about certain medications. Nurses need to know the certain advise that is provided. Example: black box warnings.]]> 2022-06-01 19:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207954192 CDC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207955439 1. Who are they? 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2. What do they do?
They work to protect Americans from health, safety, and security threats.
3. How do they impact health care?
They fight disease and support communities and citizens to do the same. They save lives and protect people from health threats.
4. What is important for nurses to know about them? 
The CDC is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation
5. Why is it important for nurses to know about them?
It helps us as nurses keep up to date on current statistics with a reliable source. They also provide insight on other issues that can help with patient education and further our own education in our profession.

]]> 2022-06-01 19:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207955439 The Joint Commission https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207955606 The JC is the global leader for health care accreditation. They provide unbiased assessment of quality achievement in patient care and safety. (hospitals and facilities). They impact healthcare by having standards and seeing how well institutions are following those guidelines for patient safety. Its important to know for nurses so they know which standards to follow and that nurses are highly involved with the development of these standards. ]]> 2022-06-01 19:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shaneyardley/xryupb3o9l0u4i3d/wish/2207955606