Assignment task: This discussion supports the following objective:
Apply and promote ethical standards of practice by applying the principles of beneficence, fidelity, and tolerance.
In a hospital setting, there are typically three committees established to improve patient care and outcomes. These include Quality Improvement or Assurance, Risk Management, and Ethics Committees.
Q1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of these three committee types.
Q2. Discuss how they are similar, and how they each serve a unique purpose (either in ultimate goals, how they function, or who participates on the committee).
Q3. Provide links to resources that support the analysis, and provide additional insight into these committee structures, key functions, and value.