Quality Management

Accreditation

A formal recognition process that healthcare organizations undergo to demonstrate compliance with established quality and safety standards.

Detailed Definition

Accreditation is a formal recognition process that healthcare organizations undergo to demonstrate compliance with established quality and safety standards. This systematic evaluation ensures that healthcare facilities meet or exceed industry benchmarks for patient care, safety protocols, and operational excellence. The accreditation process typically involves: - Comprehensive facility assessment - Documentation review - Staff competency evaluation - Patient safety protocol verification - Quality improvement program validation Accreditation bodies like NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) and JCI (Joint Commission International) establish rigorous standards that healthcare organizations must meet to achieve and maintain accreditation status.

Examples

  • NABH accreditation for Indian healthcare facilities
  • JCI accreditation for international healthcare standards
  • ISO certification for quality management systems

Benefits

  • Enhanced patient safety and care quality
  • Improved operational efficiency
  • Increased stakeholder confidence
  • Better market positioning
  • Access to insurance and government programs

Related Terms

NABHJCIISOQuality Standards

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