An appraisal of healthcare accreditation agencies and programs: Similarities, differences, challenges and opportunities

David Greenfield; Usman Iqbal; Elaine O'Connor; Nicola Conlan; Heather Wilson

doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzab150

An appraisal of healthcare accreditation agencies and programs: Similarities, differences, challenges and opportunities

David Greenfield, Usman Iqbal, Elaine O'Connor, Nicola Conlan, Heather Wilson

Taipei Medical University

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Background: The study, following similar reviews in 2000 and 2010, presents an update of knowledge about external evaluation agencies and accreditation programs. Objective: The study aim was to investigate the current profile of external evaluation agencies identifying their program features, and significant changes and challenges.

Original language	English
Article number	mzab150
Journal	International Journal for Quality in Health Care
Volume	33
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzab150
Publication status	Published - 2021

Keywords

accreditation
external evaluation
healthcare standards
quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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