To Accredit or Not to Accredit: The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Accreditation by The Joint Commission

Midterm Essay Assignment Specifications
To be or not to be accredited – that is the
question. 
If Licensure by CMS is sufficient, why invest
in the expense of accreditation by an organization such as The Joint Commission?
Provide reasons and an in-depth analysis
to support your position.
Specific requirement details:
1.     Length:
3-4 pages double spaced; pages numbered at the bottom of each page
2.     Cover
page and reference page are required and should not be counted in the 3-4 page
requirement
3.     Use
Arial or Times New Roman, 12 point font
4.     APA
format must be used for in-text citations and references.  Citations are required throughout the paper
to give credit to your sources.
5.      Correct grammar and spelling; use Spelling and
Grammar check regularly.
6.      Use paragraph identifiers or headings, such
as: Introduction; Summary: Conclusions as applicable. 
7.     You
must use at least 2 references cited in APA style