Discussion Post: Forces Accreditation
Accreditation is a formal process wherein a health care organization is deemed credible by an external organization. Standards of practice are used to assess the credibility. According to Sollecito & Johnson (2013), health care professionals, "have been known to be skeptical about the purpose, value, and benefits [of accreditation]". After completing the week's reading, answer the following questions:
• In your opinion, why are some health care professionals skeptical about the accreditation process? Explain your answer.
• What role, if any, does professional certification play in the accreditation of an organization?
• How could you describe the role that accreditation plays in continuous quality improvement to increase buy-in for the process from members of the health care team?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.