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Essential Guide to Healthcare Accreditation Trends 

By ISQua EEA

June 11, 2025

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, staying on top of the latest developments in accreditation and standards can feel like a full-time job. We know your time is precious, and that’s why we’re thrilled to announce a new resource designed with busy professionals like you in mind! 

ISQua EEA, in a fantastic partnership with ISQua and the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, is excited to unveil: “An AI-supported synthesis of the healthcare accreditation and standards literature.” 

Why This Publication is a Game-Changer 

This isn’t just another report; it’s your new go-to for understanding the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare accreditation. Imagine having a comprehensive, streamlined summary of literature, all in one place, that cuts through the noise and delivers what you need to know. 

As Carsten Engel, ISQua EEA CEO and a co-author, shares, “It has long been our ambition to provide the users of our websites with a resource that would give them an overview of the accreditation literature, which is kept updated. It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce that, thanks to our much-appreciated collaboration with the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, we are now able to leverage AI technology to deliver such a resource.” This truly is a leap forward, utilising cutting-edge AI to make your professional life easier. 

This inaugural report, Volume 1, brings you a rich synthesis of literature focusing on accreditation and standards up to December 31st, 2023. It’s perfect for anyone interested in these critical topics but constrained by time. While not a systematic review, it’s a meticulously compiled summary of key articles, making complex information accessible and digestible. 

Navigating Complexity Made Simply 

Jeffery Braithwaite, Director Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science and another esteemed co-author, perfectly encapsulates the need for such a resource: “The world of accreditation and standards becomes increasingly more complex as the decades roll on. This compendium weighs the evidence from many studies over the years… it is purpose-designed to help accreditation agencies, standards-setting bodies, care providers, researchers and patient advocacy groups, and indeed all those interested in effective, fit for purpose accreditation and standards, to appreciate the benefits, challenges and pointers to the future. It collects the literature in one place, bringing us all up to date from the very earliest studies to the end of 2023.” 

This publication serves as an invaluable tool for accreditation agencies, standards-setting bodies, care providers, researchers, and patient advocacy groups. It helps you grasp the benefits, challenges, and future directions of accreditation; all distilled from years of research. 

A Resource That Grows With You 

This is just the beginning! “An AI-supported synthesis of the healthcare accreditation and standards literature” is designed to be an annual series. Our aim is to scan the literature each year, synthesise articles of interest, and produce a new report. Over time, these reports will build into a robust database, tracking the scale and scope of accreditation and standards, providing an invaluable, evolving resource for ISQua and ISQua EEA members. 

Ready to dive in and stay ahead? 

Download the Publication Here! 

We believe this report will become an indispensable part of your professional toolkit, helping you navigate the complexities of healthcare accreditation with ease and confidence. Enjoy the read! 

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