What is the state-run organization that oversees hospitals including the pharmacy department?

The state-run organization that oversees hospitals, including the pharmacy department, is the Department of Public Health (DPH). This organization is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the quality of healthcare services provided within its jurisdiction. The DPH sets regulations and standards that hospitals must comply with, including those related to pharmacy operations, to ensure patient safety and effective medication management.

In contrast, other organizations listed serve different roles. For instance, JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) is a non-profit organization that accredits healthcare organizations and programs in the United States but is not state-run. The Board of Pharmacy (BOP) focuses specifically on pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy rather than overseeing hospitals as a whole. HCFA (Health Care Financing Administration), now part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), primarily deals with federal health and financial programs rather than direct oversight of hospital operations.