Accreditation in health care is the process of demonstrating that an organization meets an elevated standard of performance. This performance is confirmed by an open and honest examination in all aspects of business, from board relations to finance, hiring, the orientation of new personnel, and the actual provision of quality care while maintaining a safe environment for patients or clients. Why would anyone put their organization through this process? One benefit is that it indicates that the organization is committed to the provision of high-quality patient care with continuous process improvement and adherence to the highest patient safety standards.