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Accreditation manual for nephrology

D Oliva1

  • 1Institute for Social Research, Bologna, Italy. irsbo@iol.it

The International Journal of Artificial Organs
|January 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The Italian healthcare system uses a new accreditation methodology focusing on specialist functions, not just structures. This approach integrates patient expectations and professional roles for continuous improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Organizational Theory

Background:

  • Accreditation in healthcare is crucial for quality improvement.
  • The Italian healthcare system's structure presents unique challenges for accreditation.
  • Existing accreditation models may not fully capture the complexity of healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel methodology for assessing public policies in healthcare.
  • To explore the suitability of international accreditation standards for the Italian context.
  • To define a new approach to healthcare accreditation based on decision-making theory.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a methodology for assessing public policies, integrating accreditation philosophy.
  • Based the methodology on a theory of decision-making processes involving multiple actors.
  • Focused assessment on specialist functions rather than physical structures or guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The methodology views healthcare as a professional organization, company, and public policy.
  • Accreditation effectively addresses the sector's complexity by internalizing professional knowledge and driving continuous improvement.
  • Key qualitative element identified: integration of patient expectations and satisfaction into the welfare process.

Conclusions:

  • The IRS methodology offers a robust framework for healthcare accreditation in Italy.
  • Focusing on specialist functions, rather than structures, enhances the role of healthcare professionals.
  • This approach supports continuous improvement and better patient outcomes by considering patient satisfaction.

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