The history of quality and safety of the surgical patient: from the initial standards to the present day
Journal: Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Year: 2020

There are currently various concepts related to quality, which have been implemented by many hospitals and other healthcare institutions. The search for continuous improvement, the implementation of a quality culture and hospital accreditation have also been common, in these institutions. However, the history of hospital audits and accreditation is complex and full of dynamic concepts. The American College of Surgeons was pioneer in publishing, more than a century ago, the first document pertain