Glossary term
Accreditation
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A voluntary process in which an external body evaluates a healthcare facility against published standards for patient safety, clinical governance, and quality systems. Accreditation is granted for a fixed period (typically 3-5 years) and is renewable on re-inspection. Examples include Joint Commission International (JCI), India's NABH, Malaysia's MSQH, and Korea's KOIHA.