American Accreditation Commission International

Kreso Antonio Paliska,Senior Vice President — Kreso Antonio Paliska Senior Vice President

The Importance of Accreditation (Nov 18)

in today’s competitive landscape, accreditation holds significant value.

Can an accreditation body offer consultancy services? (Jul 20)

This question is often raised. The answer is unequivocal: NO!

THE PELTZMAN EFFECT (Jun 16)

If accreditation is understood as the main tool in maintaining patient safety, do accredited healthcare organizations risk the Peltzman effect?

External survey Vs Self-assessment (Jun 15)

Some accreditation bodies use self-assessment instead of external audits.

Non-conformities explained in the B-777 cockpit, or how to fly a survey through the hospital (May 17)

I love flying. Even though next year I’ll turn sixty, I’m still looking for a pilot school accepting such old pupils (arguing with my wife’s statement that I’ve never grown up).

Andrej Robida, MD, PhD, FACC — Andrej Robida MD, PhD, FACC

Continuous Quality Improvement and Learning – part 1 (May 4)

A healthcare organization needs a comprehensive attempt to continuously improve outcomes and patient safety that goes beyond small changes for reduction of variance

John Davis Bell‚MD, President — John Davis Bell‚MD President

What is the the role of clinical pharmacologist? (Dec 23)

I have reviewed the communication received from our client with respect to the role of clinical pharmacologists in our hospitals. Careful interpretation and explanation is necessary.