title: The quality journey--in fast forward.
abstract: Healthcare providers have always focused on the quality of healthcare. However, the escalating focus of government on quality and the connection between quality and efficiency signals a significant positive change in the health quality journey. Given accreditation's contribution to quality and efficiency, quality discussions and initiatives inherently include accreditation in a renewed way.
authors: Accreditation Canada, Ottawa.
authors: Wendy
authors: W
authors: Nicklin
authors: Jonathan I
authors: JI
authors: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D022126:Access to Information; D000068:Accreditation; D002170:Canada; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000458:organization & administration; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012941:Social Responsibility