Materials and Methods: This qualitative study used a directed content analysis approach. Fourteen dimensions resulting from reviewing American, Australian, Canadian, and American Nurses Association (ANA) home care standards were used as a basis for the interview framework and a matrix for data analysis. Through purposive sampling, six home healthcare and accreditation experts, one policymaker, four service providers, and two service recipients were selected. Data were collected through in-depth, face-to-face, and semi-structured interviews, each lasting 45 to 60 minutes.

Results: Each transcription was broken into the smallest meaningful unit (code), and 742 codes were identified and classified into main categories extracted from the literature review. Ten dimensions and 79 components were identified for the home healthcare accreditation standards. Client comprehensive evaluation, client access to services, healthcare clients" rights and Promotion of ethical standards, client training and empowerment based on scientific evidence and needs analysis, human resource management, patient and family safety management, home care services quality Improvement, communication and Information management, management and leadership, and healthcare center facilities. 4-14 components were determined for each dimension.

Conclusions: This study extracted the main dimensions and components of accreditation standards based on international experiences and opinions of experts and stakeholders. This can be used to develop accreditation standards for home healthcare facilities.