The Role Of Accreditation In Enhancing Quality And Safety In Healthcare Services

Authors

  • Maha Horesan Almutiri
  • Muqbil Abdulrahman Alaybani
  • Saud Mohammed Alenazi
  • Maseerah Falah Alonizy
  • Laila Abdullah Alzain
  • Abed Ayed Al Gethami
  • Mona Ali Alqarni
  • Majed Abdullah Alshilash

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/sfs.v10i5.2304

Keywords:

Accountability, Clinical Management, Continuous Quality Improvement,, Patient Outcomes, Standardized Processes

Abstract

Accreditation plays a role, in shaping healthcare services in how it influences clinical management. Organizations like the Joint Commission and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program play a role in setting standards for processes across healthcare institutions. By establishing guidelines based on evidence, they ensure an approach to patient care covering everything from medication administration to procedures. One significant result of accreditation is its link to patient outcomes. Hospitals and healthcare facilities that meet accreditation standards consistently show mortality rates, fewer complications, and higher levels of satisfaction. This highlights the benefits of accreditation on patients' health outcomes, emphasizing its role in improving clinical care quality. The ongoing process of accreditation encourages a culture of quality enhancement within management. Through self-assessment, organizations pinpoint areas for improvement. Introduce evidence-based practices to keep their clinical methods adaptable and aligned with emerging best practices. This dedication to improvement represents a progressive approach to managing clinical operations. Overall, this review confirms accreditation as a force that drives healthcare organizations toward excellence in management. It incorporates methods that encourage the enhancement of quality, establish responsibility, and nurture a patient-focused strategy, all working together to provide top-notch, secure, and patient-oriented healthcare services.

Author Biographies

  • Maha Horesan Almutiri

    Alnadwa Primary Healthcare Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Muqbil Abdulrahman Alaybani

    Directorate of Health Affairs, Compliance Third West Office, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia

  • Saud Mohammed Alenazi

    Alnadwa Primary Healthcare Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Maseerah Falah Alonizy

    Alnadwa Primary Healthcare Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Laila Abdullah Alzain

    Health Information Technician, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

  • Abed Ayed Al Gethami

    Administration Hospitals, Childrens Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia

  • Mona Ali Alqarni

    Abu Shajrah Primary Healthcare Center, Interactive Call Center 937, Taif, Saudi Arabia

  • Majed Abdullah Alshilash

    Hospital Administration, Qassim Health Cluster, Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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Published

2023-11-23