July 1, 2011Open Access

Impact of Accreditation on the Quality of Healthcare Services: a Systematic Review of the Literature

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There is consistent evidence that shows that accreditation programs improve the process of care provided by healthcare services. There is considerable evidence to show that accreditation programs improve clinical outcomes of a wide spectrum of clinical conditions. Accreditation programs should be supported as a tool to improve the quality of healthcare services.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69c7725b00ab1a5ce8836237 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4103/0256-4947.83204

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