title: Regulatory aspects of health service accreditation.
abstract: The process of accreditation is analyzed in light of the national "Atto di Indirizzo e Coordinamento per l'Accreditamento Istituzionale". While assessment criteria are established at the national level, the determination of requirements is assigned to the Regions.
authors.affiliation: Consulente per la Qualità, Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Robino
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D006296:Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D017749:Total Quality Management