PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Algunmeeyn, Abdullah AU - Mrayyan, Majd T TI - Understanding the factors influencing the implementation of accreditation in Jordanian Hospitals: the nurses’ view AID - 10.1136/bmjoq-2022-001912 DP - 2022 Aug 01 TA - BMJ Open Quality PG - e001912 VI - 11 IP - 3 4099 - http://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/11/3/e001912.short 4100 - http://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/11/3/e001912.full SO - BMJ Open Qual2022 Aug 01; 11 AB - Background Accreditation practices are influenced by many variables, resulting in positive outcomes, such as enhanced motivation among the hospital staff. Motivation among the physician and nurses directly impacts the service quality of the hospitals. Accreditation increases organisational capacity, which may improve hospitals’ overall performance. This study aimed at assessing the factors influencing the implementation of accreditation in Jordanian hospitals.Method This study employed a qualitative approach. As a result, 40 nurses were recruited from two public hospitals with varying experience and specialties. Data were gathered through face-to-face interviews. Interviews were conducted with a total of 40 hospital nurses, who were selected based on convenience and purposeful sampling.Results Communication, recruiting qualified and effective hospital directors, patient involvement and engagement and teamwork influenced the implementation of accreditation in Jordanian hospitals.Conclusion The implementation of the accreditation process is influenced by many factors. Therefore, focusing more on these factors while using the views and experiences of nurses involved in this process will significantly impact the implementation of the accreditation process in various clinical settings, particularly hospitals.Data are available upon reasonable request.