Part One: A) (400 words) How do hospitals ensure that they are meeting the needs of the communities that they serve? B) (400 words) What factors should be considered to ensure hospitals meet the six A

Part One:

A) (400 words) How do hospitals ensure that they are meeting the needs of the communities that they serve?

B) (400 words) What factors should be considered to ensure hospitals meet the six Aims of the IOM?

Part Two: 

This week you will reflect upon accountability in healthcare to answer the following questions:

  • How can you play your part in accountability?  
  • Briefly define the Accountability Care Organization
  • What challenges do we face?
  • How do you see the role of the healthcare worker changing as a result of these challenges?

Assignment Expectations: How will students be successful?

  • Length:
    • 1000-1250 words (4-5  pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
  • Structure:
    • Include a title page and reference page in APA style
  • References:
    • Two scholarly references are required; you should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions