Accreditation Standards | List relevant standards relating to the intervention topic |
NSQHS standards | Identify the relevant NSQHS standard |
ACHS EQuIP5 | Whether the intervention is a mandatory criterion in EQuIP5 |
Indicator | Description of indicator |
Indicator type | Whether the indicator is process based or outcome based |
Research | What is the evidence base that compliance with the standard affects the indicator? |
Accuracy | How accurate is the indicator in terms of measuring compliance with the accreditation standard? |
Proximity | How close is the link between the standard and the indicator? Is there a causal chain? |
No adverse effects | What is the risk of avoiding adverse effects? |
Specificity | Is it possible to isolate the effects of accreditation on the indicator from other safety and quality programmes? |
Associate programmes | Related programmes initiated by state or federal governments, or healthcare agencies |