A nonprofit organization that distributes to governmental agencies, the public, business, and health care professionals knowledge related to health care for the purpose of improving health is the:
a. Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
b. Institute of Medicine.
c. National Committee for Quality Assurance.
d. The Joint Commission.
ANS: B
Correct: The Institute of Medicine is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance and disseminate to the government, the corporate sector, the professions, and the public scientific information that will improve human health.
Incorrect:
a. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices is a nonprofit organization that is an educational resource only for the prevention of medication errors.
c. The National Committee for Quality Assurance is the accrediting body for health maintenance organizations.
d. The Joint Commission is a national agency that conducts surveys and certifies compliance with established standards for inpatient and ambulatory facilities.
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