• Joseph Tumusiime
• John Nyiligira
• Ngomi

Hospital accreditation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of healthcare services. This paper employed a cross-sectional study design and a quantitative research approach to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of hospital staffs toward hospital accreditation at Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) and Butare University Teaching Hospital (CHUB) targeting a total population of 459 staff, with 248 from CHUK and 211 from CHUB. The sampling design involved a calculated sample size of 214, determined using Yamane's formula at a 95% confidence interval. A systematic sampling technique was utilized, selecting participants from nine departments in both hospitals, Data analysis employed Microsoft Excel for initial entry and validation, followed by SPSS version 26 software for statistical analysis. Descriptive and univariate analysis, and Pearson chi-square tests were conducted with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Findings revealed a commendable overall understanding of hospital accreditation processes (75.7%); however, specific areas such as accreditation initiation, hospital involvement, and timeline awareness showed varying knowledge levels. Overall knowledge was high (60.3%), but areas of moderate (28%) and poor (11.7%) knowledge suggest the need for targeted educational efforts. Participants expressed a positive attitude toward accreditation (52.8% strongly agree, 42.5% agree, though concerns about time consumption highlight potential areas for improvement. Overall attitude was moderate (64%), with challenges requiring attention for a universally positive attitude. Practices indicated active participation (66.8%), but varied time commitment and organizational recognition underscore the need for improved implementation. This study conducted both bivariate and multivariate analyses to examine the influence of knowledge, attitude, and practice on hospital accreditation. In the bivariate analysis, it was found that knowledge on accreditation had a statistically significant positive impact on the practice of accreditation. Exploring innovative strategies to address concerns and boost positive attitudes towards accreditation could also be a valuable avenue for future research

Accreditation, attitude, Continuous Improvement, Knowledge, Patient Care Quality, Practice, Quality Improvement, Teaching Hospita

"Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Towards Hospital Accreditation among Hospital Staffs of both CHUK and CHUB Teaching Hospitals", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.g174-g183, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409615.pdf

"Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Towards Hospital Accreditation among Hospital Staffs of both CHUK and CHUB Teaching Hospitals", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppg174-g183, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409615.pdf