Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Complete the following for this assignment:

Research the role of regulation and accreditation, and discuss the role that each plays in holding health care professionals and organizations accountable.

Choose 2 of the following types of health care organizations:

Acute care hospital

Nursing home

Home health care

Ambulatory care

Discuss accreditation as it relates to those organizations.

Describe the role that accrediting agencies have in clinical quality improvement and improving health care outcomes.

Note: Use APA style to cite at least 2 scholarly sources from the last 5 years.