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Other processes - Accreditation

“A formal process to ensure delivery of safe, high quality health care based on standards and processes devised and developed by health care professionals for health care services.” (ACSQHC)

External group will review the department and/or health service

Measure of how the organisation is performing against an expected standard
Number of different groups provide accreditation services eg ACHS / ISO

Refer to checklist for specific organisational processes

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