Accreditation is not mandatory yet the benefits of achieving accreditation have been well documented. Accreditation standards exceed the minimum standards required by merely achieving regulatory compliance. Given the many benefits and national seal of approval earning accreditation can provide the argument for accreditation seems almost inarguable. Though the process to gain and maintain accreditation can be arduous and time consuming it is worth it. The cost of self-auditing and annual accreditation fees pale in comparison to the potential fines, litigation, and loss of licensure if not compliant with governmental regulations.
Patient trust is also a benefit of the accredited organization. Having this seal of approval is something that patients expect and an organization not having it could urge a patient to seek care elsewhere. Again, there are costs to accreditation but building an organization with a laser focus on quality care and patient safety being in a state of constant readiness and being ethical and truly operating to accreditation standards is why many of us chose a career in healthcare.
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