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Ghaffarian A, Cheraghi A, Ferdosi M. Hospital Accreditation Challenges in Small and Single-Specialty Hospitals: A Qualitative Study. jhosp 2024; 23 (2) :126-140
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1- Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Department of Hospital Supervision and Accreditation, Vice-Chancellery for Clinical Affairs, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
3- Health Management and Economics Research Center AND Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. *Corresponding Author Email: ferdosi1348@yahoo.com
2- Department of Hospital Supervision and Accreditation, Vice-Chancellery for Clinical Affairs, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
3- Health Management and Economics Research Center AND Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. *Corresponding Author Email: ferdosi1348@yahoo.com
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Background and purpose: Accreditation is one of the most widely recognized and reliable methods for evaluating the quality of hospital services. However, its implementation is often accompanied by various challenges for hospitals. This study aimed to identify the challenges associated with accreditation in small and single-specialty hospitals from the perspective of those involved in the process.
Methods: This qualitative descriptive study was conducted with the participation of 30 individuals, including hospital staff, national accreditation evaluators, and experts from the Ministry of Health's Monitoring and Accreditation Office. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and individual sessions. Content analysis was used to process the data, which was analyzed using Max-QDA software (version 20).
Results: The accreditation challenges of small hospitals were categorized into four main themes: "accreditation process," "human resources," "structural issues," and "financial constraints." For single-specialty hospitals, challenges were grouped into three themes: "accreditation process," "human resources," and "uniformity of accreditation standards." Common challenges for both hospital types included low staff motivation, insufficient training in accreditation procedures, and issues related to evaluators.
Conclusion: In addition to general accreditation challenges, small and single-specialty hospitals face unique obstacles due to their specific conditions and inherent differences from other hospitals. To ensure the successful implementation of accreditation programs in Iran, policymakers should thoroughly examine the identified challenges and incorporate these insights into national hospital accreditation planning and implementation strategies.
Methods: This qualitative descriptive study was conducted with the participation of 30 individuals, including hospital staff, national accreditation evaluators, and experts from the Ministry of Health's Monitoring and Accreditation Office. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and individual sessions. Content analysis was used to process the data, which was analyzed using Max-QDA software (version 20).
Results: The accreditation challenges of small hospitals were categorized into four main themes: "accreditation process," "human resources," "structural issues," and "financial constraints." For single-specialty hospitals, challenges were grouped into three themes: "accreditation process," "human resources," and "uniformity of accreditation standards." Common challenges for both hospital types included low staff motivation, insufficient training in accreditation procedures, and issues related to evaluators.
Conclusion: In addition to general accreditation challenges, small and single-specialty hospitals face unique obstacles due to their specific conditions and inherent differences from other hospitals. To ensure the successful implementation of accreditation programs in Iran, policymakers should thoroughly examine the identified challenges and incorporate these insights into national hospital accreditation planning and implementation strategies.
Keywords: Accreditation, Small Hospitals, Single-Specialty Hospitals, Challenges, Healthcare Quality
Type of Study: Original Article |
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کیفیت خدمات و ایمنی بیمار در بیمارستان
Received: 2024/10/14 | Accepted: 2024/12/21 | Published: 2025/01/21
Received: 2024/10/14 | Accepted: 2024/12/21 | Published: 2025/01/21
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