The value and impact of health care accreditation : Utilité et les répercussions de l'agrément dans le milieu des soins de santé : analyse documentaire

This document summarizes literature findings on the value and impact of health care accreditation. It includes results and conclusions from research, gray literature, and experience-based articles. Accreditation is an internationally recognized evaluation process used to assess and improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care organizations. Simply put, accreditation is based on the premise that adherence to evidence-based standards will produce higher quality health care services in an increasingly safe environment. It is also a way to publically recognize that a health care organization has met national quality standards.