10 Questions
Self-assessment and external peer assessment process used by healthcare organizations to accurately assess their level of performance in relation to established standards and to implement ways to continuously improve. Normally, individuals or private practices are NOT able to become accredited; however, some exceptions may exist.
Accreditation
______ exists primarily for public safety and the well-being of consumers. Organizations may need to be licensed in order to provide a specific service such as services for substance use disorders or residential treatment. Individuals, facilities, programs, organizations or agencies can be licensed.
Licensing
Certification demonstrates the capability to provide a specialized service or particular program. Typically, certification is
voluntary
INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM LECTURE: FINALS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACY BSPHARMA-1A I SUMMER I A.Y. 2022 – 2023 MODULE 5: ACCREDITING BODIES/ORGANIZATION FOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS ACCREDITATION Self-assessment and external peer assessment process used by healthcare organizations to accurately assess their level of performance in relation to established standards and to implement ways to continuously improve. Normally, individuals or private practices are NOT able to become
accredited
Licensing exists primarily for public safety and the well-being of consumers. Organizations may need to be licensed in order to provide a specific service such as services for substance use disorders or
residential treatment
True or false: Accreditation is a self-assessment and external peer assessment process used by healthcare organizations to assess their level of performance?
True
True or false: Individuals or private practices can become accredited?
False
True or false: Licensing exists primarily for public safety and the well-being of consumers?
True
True or false: Certification demonstrates the capability to provide a specialized service or particular program?
True
True or false: Certification is typically voluntary?
True
Study Notes
Accreditation and Healthcare Organizations
- Accreditation is a self-assessment and external peer assessment process used by healthcare organizations to accurately assess their level of performance in relation to established standards and to implement ways to continuously improve.
- Normally, individuals or private practices are NOT able to become accredited; however, some exceptions may exist.
Licensing and Certification
- Licensing exists primarily for public safety and the well-being of consumers.
- Organizations may need to be licensed in order to provide a specific service, such as services for substance use disorders or residential treatment.
- Individuals, facilities, programs, organizations, or agencies can be licensed.
- Certification demonstrates the capability to provide a specialized service or particular program.
- Certification is typically voluntary.
True or False Questions
- True: Accreditation is a self-assessment and external peer assessment process used by healthcare organizations to assess their level of performance.
- False: Individuals or private practices can become accredited.
- True: Licensing exists primarily for public safety and the well-being of consumers.
- True: Certification demonstrates the capability to provide a specialized service or particular program.
- True: Certification is typically voluntary.
Test your knowledge on accrediting bodies and organizations for healthcare systems accreditation with this quiz. Assess your understanding of the self-assessment and external peer assessment process used by healthcare organizations to measure their performance against established standards. Explore the importance of accurate assessment and implementation of improvement strategies.
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