Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this research is to determine the reasons why Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) undertake the accreditation process, and to evaluate the influence that the accreditation system has on the quality of RACHs.
Originality: This research explores the relationship between accreditation and the importance that RACHs devote to the accreditation system from an institutional theory perspective.
Practical and Social implications: This research has the potential to determine the influence that the adoption of accreditation standards has on the quality of aged care services and facilities provided by RACHs, how RACHs view accreditation, and to provide valuable insights and direction to the Australian Government regarding aged care policies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-26 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Expo 2012 Higher Degree Research : book of abstracts |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | Higher Degree Research Expo (8th : 2012) - Sydney Duration: 12 Nov 2012 → 13 Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- aged care
- quality management
- institutional theory
- accreditation