Accreditation is usually a voluntary program in which trained external peer reviewers evaluate a healthcare organization's compliance and compare it with pre-established performance standards. Various studies have proven that accreditation programs contribute towards healthcare quality. This article tries to evaluate the impact of accreditation programs on the quality of healthcare services. Accreditation is increasingly being used as a tool for government regulation to guarantee quality of care.
It intends to promote quality improvement through diverse approaches; they are either mandated by the government, voluntary or initiated by independent agencies. The increased international focus on improving patient outcomes, safety and quality of care has led policy makers and healthcare provider organizations to adopt standardized processes for evaluating healthcare organizations. It is an…
