Using an accreditation scheme to demonstrate quality in mental healthcare settings.
A new accreditation programme for psychiatric intensive care units aims to improve the quality of services. This article examines the programme's content, the process of accreditation and why such schemes are important.
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Mathew J
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2gether Foundation Trust.
Metherall
Alan
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Hinchcliffe
Graham
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