Strengthening the value of accreditation: Qmentum - one year later.
Accreditation is recognized as one of the most effective ways for health services organizations to systematically examine and improve the quality of their services. Accreditation Canada released the Qmentum accreditation program in February 2008. This article outlines the progress made during the first year of implementation, discusses the current challenges and provides insight into what lies ahead.
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Wendy
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Accreditation Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Gilles
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Greco
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D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D002170:Canada; D006268:Health Facilities / Q000592:standards; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care