Models of accreditation in health care.
Models of accreditation in health care and their origins are briefly described. Current approaches to Quality Management systems used in the United Kingdom are discussed, and a recommendation is made for professional leadership in the independent accreditation of health services.
McMahon
B J
BJ
Greater Glasgow Health Board Mental Health Unit.
Winters
J
J
D000068:Accreditation; D006281:Health Occupations / Q000592:standards; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013222:State Medicine / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom