hospitals owned and operated by community associations or other nongovernment organizations
-mission: benefit the community in which they are located
-constitutes the largest group of hospitals (48% of US hospitals)
-in MC environment -> proven to be more efficient than for profit

what hospitals in the US, thanks to the Hill-Burton Act, outnumber all other types of hospitals today?

this committee ensures that accurate documentation is maintained on the entire regimen of care given to each patient; oversees confidentiality issues

this woman was instrumental in transforming nursing into a recognized profession in great britain
-help establish nursing schools in the US
-having nurses led to increase efficacy in treatment and hygiene associated w/ care improved patient recovery

these committees are charged w/ developing guidelines and standards for ethical decision making in delivery of health care
-resolve issues related to medical ethics
-multidisciplinary