Accreditation promotes an efficient and well-managed system of health care services. It adds prestige to facilities, increases staff morale, aids recruiting efforts, helps to obtain community support, and provides additional justification for budgetary requests.
Accreditation helps protect financial assets by minimizing the occurrence of adverse events.
In many instances, accreditation reduces liability premiums and protects facilities from lawsuits related to health care. Accreditation also benefits incarcerated individuals by assuring them of adequate health care according to nationally accepted standards. You then request an application for accreditation. You will be sent a Self-Survey Questionnaire to assist you in preparing for an accreditation site survey. The survey, which is scheduled only when you feel you are ready, is conducted by health professionals experienced in correctional health care.