Health care leaders shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the communities they serve are provided with quality care and service. Organizational leaders must recognize and comply with regulations and guidelines from various organizations, depending on the sector of the health care industry they manage.

• Choose a specific type of health care organization.
• Research and describe an outside institution that is directly involved in guidance, credentialing, or accreditation for this type of organization.
• Summarize the expectations and requirements.
• Explain how compliance with this institution safeguards the community or population it serves.
• Share a possible ethical issue related to staff competency and compliance in this institution.
• Explain how a health care manager might prevent or resolve this type of issue.