Federal and state departments of health regulatory agencies have been established to ensure optimal standards and delivery of care. Which action is the jurisdiction of these agencies?
a. Investigation of medication errors
b. Investigation of patient- or family-reported complaints
c. Investigation of patient falls
d. Investigation of staffing shortages
B
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A Would be investigated internally.
B These agencies investigate and make judgments on complaints brought by con-sumers of the services and the public.
C Would be investigated internally.
D Would be investigated internally.
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