Effect of accreditation and certification on the quality management system: Analysis based on Turkish hospitals

Mustafa Said Yıldız, Zekai Öztürk, Mehmet Topal and M. Mahmud Khan

International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 2019, vol. 34, issue 4, e1675-e1687

Abstract: Effects of certification and accreditation on hospital quality management systems (QMS) are measured to better understand the value of external recognitions. This study identifies the QMS dimensions that show significant improvements with hospital certification and/or accreditation. Data were collected from 350 Turkish hospitals using a structured questionnaire. Mean scores of nine domains of QMS were used as outcome variables. Although quality policy documents, quality monitoring by board, and training of professionals are the focus of generic QMS, ISO certification did not affect these scores significantly. Formal protocols for infection control scores are affected by hospital size and certification status. Adoption of Ministry of Health's (MOH) infection control initiatives has improved this score for all hospital types. Formal protocols for medication and patient handling, analyzing performance of care processes, and evaluating results improved with accreditation and certification status. Larger hospitals were better able to implement application of protocols, analyzing care process and evaluating results. For improvements in the QMS scores, external assessments are valuable, but quality‐focused governmental regulations appear important for improving QMS of small and medium‐sized hospitals. Higher QMS scores, however, may not lead to improved quality. Future studies should explore the relationship between QMS scores and service quality.

Date: 2019
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