Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Training and Research Hospital,
Turkey
Research Article
The Effect of Quality Accreditation Programs on Patient Safety Experiences in Nursing Services
Author(s): Atilla YaprakAtilla Yaprak
Introduction: Ministry of Health has initiated Quality Accreditation studies with Transformation Project in Health in 2003. These studies have gained extensive momentum especially in the last decade, and have composed Quality Accreditation Programs (Quality Standards in Healthcare, associated guidelines), which are applied in all healthcare institutions and institutes. The status of achievement in applying the criteria, laid down by Quality Standards in Healthcare, is significantly affected by physical locations of institutions and institutes, technical facilities, and knowledge levels and experiences of personnel. Purpose: This study has been conducted to assess the contributions of Quality Accreditation Programs to patient safety knowledge and practices in nursing services and to measure the effects of different variables on these practices. Methods: The study has been conducted wit.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000204
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