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Benefits
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Explanation
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| Resource management |
Improved planning, organizing and stewardship of hospital resources (i.e. human, money, information, etc.) |
| Outcome improvement |
Fewer adverse events, Nosocomial infections, post-operative complications, hospital mortality and shorter length of stay |
| Teamwork |
Enhanced interdisciplinary communication and coordination in a bid to deal with evaluation requirements |
| Patient satisfaction |
Higher levels of patient satisfaction in view of quality services delivered |
| Staff morale |
Greater satisfaction and improved morale of staff because of their higher accreditation rank |
| Reliable documentation |
Reliable documentation; organized, clear and comprehensive medical and administrative records |
| Cost minimization |
Tangible cuts in hospitals cost of service delivery |
| Hospital image |
Reputation and prestige of high rank hospitals in society |
| Educational benefits |
More knowledgeable and well-trained staff |
| Structural (physical) preparedness |
An investigation into hospitals’ available facilities (e.g. medical equipment, medication etc.) to provide quality services to patients |
| Processual improvement |
Evidence-based and standardized care processes (procedures) |
| Attractiveness to public |
Greater attractiveness of ranked hospital to patients and payers such as insurance organizations |
