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Surveyor Management of Hospital Accreditation Program: A Thematic Analysis Conducted in Iran

(2016) Surveyor Management of Hospital Accreditation Program: A Thematic Analysis Conducted in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. p. 9. ISSN 2074-1804

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Abstract

Background: The surveyors in hospital accreditation program are considered as the core of accreditation programs. So, the reliability and validity of the accreditation program heavily depend on their performance. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the dimensions and factors affecting surveyor management of hospital accreditation programs in Iran. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study used a thematic analysis method, and was performed in Iran in 2014. The study participants included experts in the field of hospital accreditation, and were derived from three groups: 1. Policy-makers, administrators, and surveyors of the accreditation bureau, the ministry of health and medical education, Iranian universities of medical science; 2. Healthcare service providers, and 3. University professors and faculty members. The data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews. Following text transcription and control of compliance with the original text, MAXQDA10 software was used to code, classify, and organize the interviews in six stages. Results: The findings from the analysis of 21 interviews were first classified in the form of 1347 semantic units, 11 themes, 17 sub-themes, and 248 codes. These were further discussed by an expert panel, which then resulted in the emergence of seven main themes-selection and recruitment of the surveyor team, organization of the surveyor team, planning to perform surveys, surveyor motivation and retention, surveyor training, surveyor assessment, and recommendations-as well as 27 sub-themes, and 112 codes. Conclusions: The dimensions and variables affecting the surveyors' management were identified and classified on the basis of existing scientific methods in the form of a conceptual framework. Using the results of this study, it would certainly be possible to take a great step toward enhancing the reliability of surveys and the quality and safety of services, while effectively managing accreditation program surveyors.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Qualitative Research Surveyor Management Hospital Accreditation Program Thematic Analysis health-care impact quality mechanisms lessons General & Internal Medicine
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Page Range: p. 9
Journal or Publication Title: Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 18
Number: 5
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.30309
ISSN: 2074-1804
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/5027

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