An appraisal of healthcare accreditation agencies and programs: similarities, differences, challenges and opportunities.

Int J Qual Health Care

International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (ISQua EEA), 1211 Genève 3, Multifiduciaire Genève, Carrefour de Rive 1, Case postale 3369, Switzerland.

Published: October 2021

Background: The study, following similar reviews in 2000 and 2010, presents an update of knowledge about external evaluation agencies and accreditation programs.

Objective: The study aim was to investigate the current profile of external evaluation agencies identifying their program features, and significant changes and challenges.

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