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R J Umbdenstock, B J Mohr

    Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
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    New hospital accreditation standards emphasize quality and flexibility, impacting quality assurance, governing body, and administrative services. Trustees should focus on these key areas for compliance and improved healthcare delivery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Hospital Management
    • Accreditation Standards

    Background:

    • The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals is implementing new standards.
    • These standards emphasize quality and flexibility in hospital operations.
    • The implementation date for most standards is January 1, 1980.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the new accreditation standards.
    • To highlight areas of particular interest to hospital trustees.
    • To provide an overview of changes in quality assurance, governing body, and management services.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of new Joint Commission standards.
    • Analysis of standards related to quality assurance.
    • Examination of standards concerning governing body responsibilities.
    • Assessment of management and administrative services standards.

    Main Results:

    • New standards prioritize quality and flexibility.
    • Specific focus on quality assurance programs.
    • Revised requirements for governing body oversight.
    • Updated guidelines for management and administrative services.

    Conclusions:

    • Hospital trustees must understand the new standards.
    • Compliance with updated quality assurance is crucial.
    • Effective governance and management are key to accreditation.
    • Adaptation to new standards will enhance hospital quality.

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