The document discusses the Institute of Medicine's definition of quality care as health services that increase desired outcomes and are consistent with current knowledge. It asks the reader to write an essay supporting this definition by integrating how quality assurance initiatives, accreditation value and costs, regulatory agencies like OSHA, and biohazardous waste management relate to the role of healthcare managers in ensuring quality care.

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According to the Institute of Medicine, Quality Care is defined
as “The degree to which health services for individuals and
populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes
and are consistent with current knowledge.” Implicit in the
definition is the role of the health care manager. Write an essay
based that supports the Institute of Medicine’s definition of
quality care by integrating areas 1 – 4 below.
1. Quality Assurance and Initiatives 2. Value of Accreditation
and Impact of Cost in Health Care 3. OSHA and other pertinent
regulatory agencies in the organization 4. Management of
Biohazardous Waste Disposal