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Accreditation Self Assessment Checklist

Pilot study of midwifery center outcomes using standardized data collection form

A table titled "Dignity: WOMAN focused Standards (13)." The table lists various standards related to women's dignity, such as respect, access to health information, communication, shared decision-making, orientation, home visits, confidentiality, privacy, community activities, benefits of normal birth, continuous physical support, cultural traditions, and support.

Standards- simple version

Table titled "Quality: PROVIDER focused Standards (13)" listing 13 standards related to birth centers and maternal health with some text in bold.

A table listing 17 community standards for administrative focused operations of a birth center. Standards include functioning as part of a larger healthcare system, community notification processes, compliance with regulations, reliable systems, management of medical supplies, protocols for maintenance, security, a safe environment, fiscal sustainability, operational planning, staff and client input mechanisms, personnel policies, staff competency systems, leadership programs, supporting staff availability, and approved research activities.

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