Preparing for Accreditation Success
The preassessment provides healthcare organizations with valuable insights into how well they are addressing the key elements of the International Accreditation Standard. Offered as an optional service prior to the formal accreditation or certification process, it serves as a strategic tool to assess readiness and identify areas for improvement.
While the preassessment is not a mandatory component of the accreditation or certification process, it is strongly recommended—especially for organizations seeking to align complex care services with international best practices.
What Does the Preassessment Include?
- A comprehensive document review to evaluate policy and procedural alignment
- A site visit, which may be conducted in parallel with the document review
- A focused evaluation of critical systems, without requiring a full tour of all clinical areas
Importantly, not all departments or service areas need to be assessed during the preassessment—only those deemed essential to gauge overall preparedness and compliance with key standards.
The preassessment allows organizations to proactively address potential gaps and ensures a more efficient and successful accreditation process when the formal survey begins.