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Global Accreditation

Healthcare Accreditation Worldwide

Navigate the global landscape of healthcare accreditation — from JCI and ISO to regional systems across six continents. Pathway design, gap analysis, and preparation for international recognition.

International Accreditation Programmes

International

JCI — Joint Commission International

The gold standard for international hospital accreditation. 8th Edition standards cover patient care, medication management, infection prevention, facility safety and governance. Active in 115+ countries.

ISO

ISO 15189 — Medical Laboratories

International standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories. Covers management and technical requirements including pre-examination, examination and post-examination processes.

European

EN 15224 — Healthcare Quality

European standard for quality management systems in healthcare, built on ISO 9001 with healthcare-specific risk processes, clinical risk management and patient safety requirements.

ISO

ISO 13485 — Medical Devices

Quality management systems for medical device design, production, installation and servicing. Essential for manufacturers, distributors and healthcare providers using medical technologies.

Regional

NABH — India

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers. ISQua-accredited programme covering hospitals, clinics, blood banks and other healthcare facilities in India and South Asia.

Regional

ACHSI — Australia

Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International. Nationally recognised healthcare accreditation with international programmes active in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Accreditation Pathway

1

Readiness Assessment

Comprehensive gap analysis against chosen accreditation standards, benchmarking current practices and identifying priority areas for improvement.

2

Roadmap Design

Structured implementation plan with milestones, responsibilities and timelines tailored to your organisation’s context and resources.

3

Implementation Support

Hands-on guidance for policy development, procedure standardisation, staff training and evidence documentation.

4

Mock Survey & Preparation

Simulated accreditation survey identifying remaining gaps, staff preparation for surveyor interactions and final readiness verification.

5

Post-Accreditation Sustainment

Continuous compliance monitoring, periodic self-assessments, staff refresher training and preparation for re-accreditation cycles.

Global Healthcare Compliance Network

Clinical compliance operates within a specialised ecosystem covering every dimension of healthcare regulation — from data protection and cybersecurity to regional compliance platforms and dedicated officer services across the globe.

Healthcare Compliance

Central hub for comprehensive healthcare regulatory compliance

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Clinical Compliance EU

EU-focused clinical compliance platform for 27 Member States

Visit clinicalcompliance.eu →

Clinical Data Protection

Data protection in clinical research and healthcare practice

Visit clinicaldataprotection.pt →

Health Cybersecurity

Specialised cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare organisations

Visit healthcybersecurity.pt →

Healthcare DPO

Specialised Data Protection Officer services for healthcare

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The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice on clinical compliance matters. Legislation cited may have been amended. Always consult the current version of legal instruments through official channels.