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Licensing Agencies

Using the internet, look up the agency that licenses and regulates health care facilities in your state.

• Describe the agency—including how it evaluates performance, handles complaints, performs site surveys, and enforces standards.
• Discuss what different types of penalties an out-of-compliance organization may face from your state.

Response Guidelines

After your initial response to the discussion question, respond to at least two other learners posts by asking questions and adding comments that expand and deepen the conversation. Your responses are expected to be substantive in nature.