title: Analyzing the value of accreditation: application of computer decision tools to a complex decision.
abstract: Case management organizations must often make a choice about whether to invest time and resources in pursuing external accreditation. The decision is a complex one and requires understanding of the interaction among many forward-looking variables. This study examines the use of computer-based tools to analyze the value of accreditation to support more effective decision making about whether to pursue accreditation.
authors.affiliation: Discern Consulting, Baltimore, MD 21209, USA. gdandrea@discernconsulting.com
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: D'Andrea
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity