Table 1.

Indicator Assessment Tool

Intervention topic
Accreditation Standards	List relevant standards relating to the intervention topic
NSQHS standards	Identify the relevant NSQHS standard
ACHS EQuIP5	Whether the intervention is a mandatory criterion in EQuIP5
Indicator	Description of indicator
Indicator type	Whether the indicator is process based or outcome based
Research	What is the evidence base that compliance with the standard affects the indicator?
Accuracy	How accurate is the indicator in terms of measuring compliance with the accreditation standard?
Proximity	How close is the link between the standard and the indicator? Is there a causal chain?
No adverse effects	What is the risk of avoiding adverse effects?
Specificity	Is it possible to isolate the effects of accreditation on the indicator from other safety and quality programmes?
Associate programmes	Related programmes initiated by state or federal governments, or healthcare agencies