Policy Council on Hospital Accreditation in The Emirate Of Dubai

Healthcare providers are increasingly under pressure to provide safe and high-quality care at an affordable cost. In response to this challenge, many healthcare providers across the globe have adopted accreditation as a tool to improve safety and healthcare quality. Hospital accreditation schemes vary in their requirements (evidence-based standards), costs, frequency and undergo regular revisions to conform to best practices however, they are often considered to be a voluntary, self-regulatory or quasi-controlled initiative. The Policy Council undertook a study to explore the impact of hospital accreditation through a series of hospital provider focus groups.