Advisory Agencies Flashcards
Advisory Agency
provide information and RECOMMENDED course of action
Regulatory agency
A regulatory agency is a common name for an agency that has been delegated authority by Congress to issue rules or regulations, to issue licenses, to establish rates, or to undertake a combination of these actions.
Examples of regulatory agency
FDA, OSHA
They can shut it down if they aren’t compliant
difference between regulatory agency and advisory agency
advisory: makes suggestions
regulatory: makes and enforces laws
Examples of advisory agency
US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
US National Institutes of Health (NIH)
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
National Academy of Medicine
“Produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used.”
Is the mission of…
US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s health care system. Develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
* Invests in research on the Nation’s health delivery system that goes beyond the “what” of health care to understand “how” to make health care safer and improve quality.
* Creates materials to teach and train health care systems and professionals to put the results of research into practice.
* Generates measures and data used by providers and policymakers.
Are the functions of…
US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ basic overview
US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
make the safest, highest quality, most accessible, most affordable care possible
“Seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.”
Is the mission of…
US National Institutes of Health (NIH)
One of the world’s foremost medical research centers. An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal focal point for health research. The steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation.
* Foster fundamental creative discoveries, innovative research strategies, and their applications as a basis for ultimately protecting and improving health
* Develop, maintain, and renew scientific human and physical resources that will ensure the Nation’s capability to prevent disease
* Expand the knowledge base in medical and associated sciences in order to enhance the Nation’s economic well-being and ensure a continued high return on the public investment in research
* Exemplify and promote the highest level of scientific integrity, public accountability, and social responsibility in the conduct of science
* Provide leadership and direction to programs designed to improve the health of the Nation by conducting and supporting research (in the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cure of human diseases; in the processes of human growth and development; in the biological effects of environmental contaminants; in the understanding of mental, addictive and physical disorders; and in directing programs for the collection, dissemination, and exchange of information in medicine and health, including the development and support of medical libraries and the training of medical librarians and other health information specialists.)
is the function of…
US National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH basic overview
research new knowledge to improve life
“Works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, ________ fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.”
“Increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, ________ saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, ________ conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.”
is the mission for…
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
One of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services.
* Detect and respond to new and emerging health threats
* Tackle the biggest health problems causing death and disability for Americans
* Put science and advanced technology into action to prevent disease
* Promote healthy and safe behaviors, communities and environment
* Develop leaders and training the public health workforce, including disease detectives
* Taking the health pulse of our nation (collect data and constantly assess health/well-being)
Are the functions for…
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC basic overview
creating and applying disease prevention and control to promote optimal health
“Develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice.”
Is the mission for…
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
