Indicator assessment criteria | Explanation |
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Research | What is the evidence that compliance with the accreditation 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 programs? |