Regulatory Agencies Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Which agency protects the environment from harmful chemicals and waste?
  2. 4. What does the CDC help healthcare facilities prevent from spreading?
  3. 7. What is something that could cause injury, illness, or harm?
  4. 8. Which organization oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs?
  5. 11. Which organization accredits healthcare facilities and evaluates quality standards?
  6. 14. Which agency regulates the safety of medications and medical devices?
  7. 15. What type of hazard could involve an unsafe spill in a healthcare facility?
Down
  1. 1. What is a legally required rule that healthcare facilities must follow?
  2. 3. What process evaluates whether a healthcare facility meets established quality and safety standards?
  3. 5. Which agency protects workers from unsafe workplace conditions?
  4. 6. Which organization provides guidance on preventing the spread of infectious diseases?
  5. 9. What is a recommended practice that provides direction but is not automatically a law?
  6. 10. What must healthcare workers protect when handling patient records?
  7. 12. What is the main goal of workplace regulations in healthcare?
  8. 13. What federal law protects patients' private health information?