Authors

1. Connor , Linda
2. Dufour , Karey
3. Zadvinskis , Inga M.
4. Waddell , Ashley
5. Powell , Nancy
6. Gorsuch , Penelope F.
7. Brown , Roy
8. Melnyk , Bernadette Mazurek
9. Gallagher-Ford , Lynn

Abstract

Understanding the extent to which accreditation is associated with patient outcomes is required. Future research is needed to establish scientific connections between hospital accreditations or certifications and patient outcomes.