Which agency has a comprehensive website dedicated to improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans?
1. Joint Commission
2. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
3. American Nurses Credentialing Center
4. Pathway to Excellence Program
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Rationale: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is responsible for improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans (www.ahrq.gov). AHRQ supports health-services research in these areas and provides information for practitioners on areas such as disaster preparedness, quality and patient safety, data-sets, and related research findings. Of particular interest for nurses is a listing of AHRQ resources for nurses (www.ahrq.gov/about/nursing/nrslinks.htm).
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