Knowledge and Attitude of Executive Management Team of Teaching Hospitals Affiliated to Jahrom University of Medical Sciences Regarding Accreditation

For obtaining accreditation, in addition to creating infrastructures, there is a need to use new management methods and the managers who have the authority, knowledge, capability, motivation to take charge of these centers. The present study aims to investigate the knowledge and attitude of the executive management team of teaching hospitals in Jahrom, Iran, regarding accreditation. 

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 on 61 members of the executive management team of teaching hospitals affiliated to Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. The data collection tool was a demographic form and the knowledge and attitude scale regarding hospital accreditation. Data analysis was done in SPSS software , version 21 using descriptive and inferential statistics.

The mean scores of knowledge and attitude were 49.57±16.02 and 66.62±21.53, respectively. According to the participants, “Knowledge and awareness about the requirements (infrastructure and necessary conditions)”,”Knowledge and awareness about accreditation standards”, and “Knowledge and awareness about the general principles and concepts of accreditation” had the highest importance. 

The awareness and attitude of the executive management team regarding hospital accreditation can be improved after the implementation of the accreditation process.