Entities as Acronyms

Question 1

CLEAR

Answer 1

The Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation.
An association dedicated to improving the quality & understanding of regulation to enhance public protection.

Question 2

TJC

Answer 2

The Joint Commission, est 1951
The nation’s oldest & largest accrediting body for health care organizations. Focus is organizational-wide with a primary focus on patient safety.

Question 3

NCQA

Answer 3

The National Committee for Quality Assurance
Evaluates specialty pharmacies with a focus on patient-centered care

Question 4

PQA

Answer 4

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance
A nonprofit dedicated to improving med safety, adherance, and appropriate use.

Question 5

ASHP

Answer 5

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
A professional org that represents pharmacists.
Provides numerous accreditation programs and is the only nationally recognized nongovernmental, nonprofit association that accredits residency programs and pharm tech training programs.

Question 6

NABP

Answer 6

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
A nonprofit initially established to assist the state boards of pharmacy in creating uniform education and licensure standards. Currently, supports patient and drug safety through exams that assess pharmacist competency, license transfer & verification services, and various accreditation programs.

Question 7

FDA

Answer 7

The US Food & Drug Administration
Ensures the safety, efficacy, and security of food, drugs, biologic products, radioactive products, medical devices, and cosmetics.
They regulate the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of those products as well as tobacco.

Question 8

DEA

Answer 8

The Drug Enforcement Administration
Established to enforce the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and bring those involved in the illegal growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances to the criminal and civil justice systsems.