To keep patients safe in hospitals, the accreditation system needs an overhaul
- Written by Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
Rates of infection vary between hospitals, but these differences aren't picked up in the accreditation process.Shutterstock
Once a year, inspectors visit hospitals across the country to assess their performance on a range of measures, from medication safety to consumer engagement. But it’s not a secret shopper-type scenario. Hospital staff...
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