Accreditation Modules According to Hospital Types: A Scoping Review



Ghaffarian A¹ ; Cheraghi A² ; Ferdosi M³
Source: Iranian Journal of Public Health Published:2024

Abstract

Background: One of the upcoming challenges in hospital accreditation is using the same and similar standards for all types of hospitals in size and type of activity. We aimed to identify the accreditation modules for all types of hospitals in size (small hospitals) and type of activity (special hospitals). Methods: This research was conducted as a scoping review from Mar to May 2023. Arsky and O'Malley six-step protocol was used to conduct this study. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to identify, evaluate, and select research articles. The framework analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: Of 14 articles, 64% have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Moreover, 36% of them were accreditation organizations' standards at the national level. The accreditation modules of small hospitals are Responsibilities of Management, Care of Patients, Management of Medication, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Continuous Quality Improvement, Patient Rights and Education, Blood and Blood Products, and Partnering with Consumers. The accreditation modules of special hospitals are Governing Body and Admin-istration, Clinical Management, Prevention and Health, Care and Treatment, Diagnostic Services, Patient Rights, and Quality Improvement. Conclusion: Identifying the main modules of accreditation for small and special hospitals can help policymak-ers and hospital managers improve the quality and safety of their hospitals by using appropriate standards and help improve the services provided to patients and increase their satisfaction. © 2024 Ghaffarian et al.