Education and Ethics In Nursing ISSN: 2322-5300

Challenges and strengths of implementing the process of educational accreditation of hospitals from the perspective of employees of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

https://doi.org/10.22034/ethic.2022.700735
Volume 11, 1-2
January 2030
Pages 47-54
Education and Ethics In Nursing ISSN: 2322-5300

Authors

Amir Abdoli 1
Nafiseh Esmaealpour 2
Mohammad Rahmanian 1
Esmaeal Rayat Dost 1
Samaneh Abiri 1
Sedighe Najafipour 3
Maryam Azmoodeh 4
Atefeh Karamzadeh 3
Navid Kalani 5

1 Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

2 Department of Neursing, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

3 Department Medical Education, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

4 Master of Information Management, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

5 Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran

Abstract
Introduction: The global approach to health care quality has led to efforts to manage resources and services more
effectively, considering the raised costs, competitive advantages in marketing, and patient safety. One of the main tools of health care quality and its improvement is accreditation. This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the challenges and strengths of implementing the educational accreditation process of hospitals from the perspective of the employees of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the census sampling method on 51
employees involved in the implementation of educational accreditation of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences using a two-part questionnaire consisting of general and professional information of the employees and 27 components were carried out to measure the opinions of employees regarding the implementation of the accreditation process in the education sector in Jahrom city. Data analysis was done using SPSS software version 21 and descriptive statistical tests (mean, percentage and standard deviation).
Results: The results showed that out of 51 employees, 66% were women and the rest were men. The average score of the implementation of the accreditation process in the university was 3.14 ± 0.75, which was almost at the average level. The majority of the staff believed that the accreditation program made the university more dynamic and efficient and has having the highest score. The lowest score was given to the item of "in the accreditation program, the works and tasks are fairly and equitably divided among the university staff".
Conclusion: Modifying the accreditation evaluation method can increase the credibility and trustworthiness of Iranian hospital accreditation results. Considering the mutual influence of strengths and challenges on each other, to train and develop teamwork culture, it is necessary to lay out budget allocation, planning and strategy design in the context of its implementation, creating appropriate information systems, clarifying information, and changing the overall attitude of the organization.

Keywords

Challenges
Strengths
Hospital Accreditation
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