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Accrediting Body |
Entity that establishes standards for accreditation and determines whether a certain organization complies with the standard |
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Certification |
Confirmation by an entity that an organization complies with their predetermined standards |
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Compliance |
Adhering to the requirements of a standard, law, rule or regulation |
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Guideline |
Voluntary guidance and direction to practitioners and other audiences |
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Joint commission |
Principal accrediting organization for thr operation of hospital and other helath care organization |
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Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program |
The American Osteopathic Association acrediting organization for the operation of hospital |
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Law |
Legally binding requirement imposed by a legistative body |
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National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizqtion |
Accrediting organization for the operation of hospital |
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Performance improvement |
The continuous measurement, analysis, and improvement of the performance of systems and processes to achieve desired outcomes |
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Quality improvement |
Formal approach to the analysis of performance and the systamatic approach to improve it. |
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Regulation |
Governmental order having the force of law |
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Rule |
Authoritative recommendation meant to guide behaviours associated with specific, limited situations. |
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Standard |
Statement that defines the performance expectations, structures, or processes that must be in place for an organization to provide safe and high quality care, treatment and services |
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Survey |
Key component in the accreditation process, whereby a surveyors conducts an on-site evaluation |
