An empirical study on perception of hospital employees towards accreditation

A comprehensive review is conducted of organizational structure, policies & procedures, compliance with federal/state/local laws, leadership, patients’ rights & responsibilities, fiscal operations, human resource management, provision of care, patient records, quality outcomes, performance improvement, infection control, and patient/employee safety. At the time of survey, organizations demonstrate how they have maintained continuous compliance with the Accreditation body Standards for Accreditation. The objective of this study is to find the perception of hospital employees towards accreditation process. It is found during the research that implementation of compliance of the guidelines of accreditation committee is bit confusing and hence it creates chaotic situation. Apart from this, doctors and nurses to allocate more time to administrative tasks at the expense of time with patients. However, majority of the respondents believe that there are positive changes in organizational structure after accreditation.