A growing number of accreditation and certification bodies are switching from the customized software solutions that have served them well in the past, to more modern, configurable, and flexible solutions and products. Here are some of the reasons why, along with some context around how ARMATURE has adapted our approach over the last two decades. […]
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How Should You Approach an Accreditation Management Software Implementation?
Accreditation management software has become an indispensable tool for organizations seeking to streamline their accreditation processes, enhance efficiency, and maintain compliance with industry standards. While the benefits of accreditation management software are evident, implementing such a system, especially for those new to the process, can be a challenging endeavor. This article aims to provide a […]
The Role of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in Accreditation
Accreditation, to some, is synonymous with certification, credentials, or an award for excellence. However, accreditation is not just a piece of paper or plaque to hang on the wall in your office. It is an active process and commitment to the best, accepted practices, and standards in the industry in which your business operates. As […]
Driving Success: How Accreditation Management Software Empowers Accreditation Bodies
Introduction Accreditation bodies play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and credibility of various industries and sectors. Their responsibilities include assessing and certifying organizations to meet specific standards and guidelines. Technology has become vital for accreditation bodies to streamline processes and enhance effectiveness in today’s digital age. Accreditation management software has emerged as a […]
Six Software Challenges Faced by Accreditation Bodies (And How To Solve Them)
There was a time when Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and email marked the dawn of an efficiency revolution. Gone was the need for paper, Inter-Department Delivery folders (do you remember those?), and internal mail services. Then was the advent of custom software, where internal staff and vendors would offer their expertise to develop a new […]
ARMATURE launches new software product to support LCME-accredited medical schools
New software product enables medical schools to streamline DCI activities, saving significant time and resources. ARMATURE is excited to announce the launch of a new product that helps medical schools manage their self-study (DCI) more effectively. The product enables medical school staff to manage and coordinate all activities in one place using pre-configured templates, data […]
Accreditation Management Software Products Have to be Adaptable to Meet the Rigors of Contemporary Accreditation
Accreditation Management Software Products Have to be Adaptable to Meet the Rigors of Contemporary Accreditation If there is one constant in this world it is that change will happen. It is inevitable. The business of accreditation is no exception. As standards and quality measures continue to become more rigorous, accreditation and certification bodies are continually […]
Medical School Accreditation: Simplifying Data Collection and Continuous Quality Improvement
Over recent years, medical schools have struggled to keep up with the extensive data collection needs their accreditors demand. Typically, this involves the creation, collation, and collection of data, documentation, and evidence as it relates to multiple standards and standard elements. This information exists in a distributed environment across a medical school (and often resides […]
The Anatomy of an Accreditation Software Product – Part II
In our previous accreditation software blog we discussed some of the core features within our accreditation management software product, ARMATURE Fabric. This included CRM, Process Management, and Instruments. These features enable accreditation and certification bodies to track and monitor profile information about their clients, capture data from applications, audits, and self-assessments, and set up workflows to […]
The Anatomy of an Accreditation Management Software Product
Over the last two decades the ARMATURE team has worked hand in hand with our accreditation software and certification customers to create an accreditation management software product capable of managing both straightforward and complex data collection needs and workflows. We’re constantly identifying new and better ways of doing things and responding to new scenarios faced […]
