Definition of Accreditation

0-9
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
y
z

search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Accreditation



Accreditation

The term 'Accreditation' as it applies to the area of hospitals can be defined as 'An evaluative process in which a healthcare facility undergoes an examination of its policies, procedures, practices, and performance by an external sector organization ('accrediting body') to ensure that it is meeting predetermined criteria. It usually involves both on and off-site surveys'.

Previous 5 Terms:
Acclimation
acclimation (acclimatization)
Account classification
Account of others (natural gas)
Accounting system
Next 5 Terms:
Accreditation
Accreditation Cycle For M+C Deeming
Accreditation For Deeming
Accreditation For Participation
Accredited (Accreditation)




About the author

Mark McCracken

Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".


Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.