accreditation and quality standards

Accreditation and quality standards are systems used to ensure organizations, like hospitals or schools, meet specific levels of excellence. Accreditation is a formal process where an independent body evaluates an institution's practices, safety, and quality to confirm it meets established criteria. Quality standards are the detailed benchmarks and best practices that guide organizations to provide high-quality services consistently. Together, they help ensure that organizations are reliable, safe, and effective, giving confidence to those they serve. Think of it as a certification that an organization operates at a recognized level of quality and safety.