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Methods:

This is a cross-sectional questionnaire survey distributed via the SuccessFactors website and made accessible to all hospital staff.

Results:

The online questionnaire was completed by 2047 participants, representing 51% of the entire hospital staff at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH). Overall analysis indicated a positive perception of accreditation benefits among health care employees (as indicated by participation in accreditation activities and/or preparation for the survey visits) and reflected on patient health care quality and safety dimensions, with an overall Likert median score of 4.0 (interquartile range= 3.7-5.0; P<. 05).

Conclusion:

The outcomes of our study confirm that JHAH employees perceived a positive impact of accreditation on health care quality improvement and patient safety. Also, the study supports considering accreditation as a fundamental requirement to improve health care …