Publication Date: September 7th, 2000
Publication Type(s): Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): Hospitals and Clinics
Author(s): Brasure, M., Stensland, J. & Wellever, A.
A survey was conducted to explore why rural hospitals are not participating in the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation process. Survey results show that the largest factor contributing to rural hospital deterrence to seeking accreditation is cost.
Published in: Journal of Rural Health