Summary - What is the impact of accreditation recommendations on healthcare organisations A pilot study of accreditation data - march 2013

Division for the improvement of quality and safety of care What is the impact of accreditation recommendations on healthcare organisations? A pilot study of accreditation data Summary or several years, the Haute Autorité de Santé has under- these systems. This study highlights the role of HAS reserva- taken to strengthen the evaluation of the impact of its tions and recommendations as a lever for improvement. The Fprograms, in order to meet two objectives that are also study shows that the majority of changes needed are only implemented progressively because they concern the prac-two commitments to HAS stakeholders: tices of all professionals. These changes may be delayed by ● Give a fully transparent account of the results obtained; problems involving barriers to adaptation within the health- ● Inform the debate on the development of systems care system. Through the continuity provided by its follow-up implemented by HAS and enable these systems to system and its gradual increases in requirements, accredita- become more effective in improving patient care. tion helps healthcare organisations to engage in and maintain improvement initiatives. The accreditation of healthcare organisations, which has been an established part of the healthcare landscape for more than This impact study has led to the following actions by HAS: 12 years, is particularly concerned by these requirements.