PART1

Accreditation is important to a healthcare organization, as it signifies a high level of quality approval. As noted in Module 1 Background section, there are a number of healthcare accrediting agencies. These agencies vary in the level of standards, who they accredit, accreditation period, cost, etc. While some accrediting agencies are more well known than others, they all provide some sort of benefit to healthcare organizations.

Case Assignment

For this assignment, compare and contrast six different accrediting agencies from the listings in Module 1 Background. Select three agencies from the “Top 5” accrediting agency listing and three from the second list.

In the 2-page report, complete the following:

1. Introduction – In this section, explain the accreditation, its purpose, and importance in the healthcare field.
2. Compare and Contrast – Use the chart below to compare and contrast the six different accrediting agencies including the following information for each:
   1. Identification information for each accrediting agency (i.e., for-profit vs. nonprofit, number of organizations accredited, year incepted, etc.).
   2. Associated cost for accreditation – this varies on the type of accreditation.
   3. Accreditation period – How long does the accreditation last before renewal.
   4. Organizations they accredit
   5. Accrediting agency programs (i.e., Case Management, HIPAA Privacy, Health Care Staffing Services, etc.)
   6. Conclusion – In this section, summarize the information that you have compared and identify how quality and the perception of quality from a consumer perspective directly relates to accreditation.

Assignment Expectations

1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your report.
2. Limit your response to a maximum of 2 pages (title and reference page is not included in page number count).
3. Support your report with peer-reviewed articles, using at least 3 to 4 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php.
4. You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
5. For additional information on reliability of sources, review the following source: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/webresources.
6. This assignment will be graded based on the content in the rubric.

PART2

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed a Model for Quality in Healthcare and it is composed of six vital domains:

Cummings, G. G., Reid, C., Estabrooks, C. A., Norton, P. G., Cummings, G. E., Rowe, B. H., … Masaoud, E. (2012). Older persons’ transitions in care (OPTIC): a study protocol. BMC Geriatrics, 12(1):75. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-12-75

For this assignment, you will pose as the Quality and Accreditation Officer at Trident International Hospital (TIH). You are to develop a multi-departmental PowerPoint (PPT) training using the six domains outlined by the IOM. In an 8- to 10-slide presentation (not including the title and reference slides), complete the following:

• Rank the domains in order of importance, per your assessment of them.
• Explain your rationale for the ranking.
• Define and explain the importance of each of the domains.
• Provide a healthcare quality example for each domain

SLP Assignment Expectations

Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your training.

1. Limit your response to a maximum of 10 slides (title and reference slide is not included in page number count).
2. Support your report with peer-reviewed articles, using 2 or 3 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php.
3. You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
4. For additional information on reliability of sources, review the following source: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/webresources.
5. This assignment will be graded based on the content in the rubric.

REFERENCE:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2016). The six domains of health care quality. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/talkingquality/create/sixdomains.html

BHM Healthcare Solutions. (n.d.). The big five healthcare accreditation organizations – Side by side comparison. Retrieved from http://bhmpc.com/calltoaction/accreditation-comparison-cta/Accreditation-Comparison-Tool.pdf

Foster, N. (n.d.). Accreditation: What boards need to know. Retrieved from http://trustees.aha.org/qualitysafety/accreditation-what-boards-need-to-know.pdf

Greenfield, D., Pawsey, M., Hinchcliff, R., Moldovan, M., & Braithwaite, J. (2012). The standard of healthcare accreditation standards: A review of empirical research underpinning their development and impact. BMC Health Services Research, 12, 329.

Institute of Medicine. (2001). Crossing the quality chasm: A new health system for the 21st century.Retrieved from http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2001/Crossing-the-Quality-Chasm/Quality%20Chasm%202001%20%20report%20brief.pdf

Meldi, D., Rhoades, F., & Gippe, A. (2009). The big three: A side by side matrix comparing hospital accrediting agencies. Retrieved from https://www.namss.org/Portals/0/Regulatory/The%20Big%20Three%20A%20Side%20by%20Side%20Matrix%20Comparing%20Hospital%20Accrediting%20Agencies.pdf

The Joint Commission. (2018). Benefits of Joint Commission accreditation. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/benefits_of_joint_commission_accreditation/

Warburton, R. N. (2009). Accreditation and regulation: Can they help improve patient safety. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Retrieved from https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspectives/perspective/74/accreditation-and-regulation-can-they-help-improve-patient-safety

World Health Organization. (2003). Quality and accreditation in healthcare services: A global review. Section 3. Health service accreditation programmes. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/hrh/documents/en/quality_accreditation.pdf

Videos

JCImedia. (2016). Pursue excellence with Joint Commission International. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/19ffgRFCt8Y

Optional Reading

Greising, C. H. (2011). The six IOM aims up close and personal. Retrieved from https://www.hhnmag.com/articles/5029-the-six-iom-aims-up-close-and-personal

Tzelepis, F., Sanson-Fisher, R. W., Zucca, A. C., & Fradgley, E. A. (2015). Measuring the quality of patient-centered care: why patient-reported measures are critical to reliable assessment. Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, 831–835.