Accreditation at Its Best
In the following video, Dr. Raman Muthusamy of ASGE’s Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee describes the transformative process within which an organization adopts, documents compliance with, and follows nationally accepted guidelines and recommendations related to quality of care, patient safety and infection control.
The steps involved in applying for accreditation and preparing for the survey encourage a detailed self-assessment of center policies and procedures. Such assessment commonly results in changes, including improvements to facilities and center processes which can enhance patient safety, compliance with external regulations, and economic efficiency. Successful accreditation recognizes the organization’s willingness to examine itself critically and to make changes to comply with recognized best practices.
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