Seven reasons facilities choose AAA.
Accreditation is a serious commitment, so the body you choose matters. These are the reasons hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres across the world select the American Accreditation Association — and what you get that you would not get elsewhere.
- 7Reasons to choose AAA
- 174Experts consulted
- 4Steps to accreditation
Recognition you can prove, with support you can actually use.
AAA accreditation pairs internationally recognized standards — assessed and accredited by ISQua EEA — with something most accreditation bodies do not offer: a dedicated advisor and approved consultants who work alongside your team until accreditation is granted.
The result is a programme that holds up to international scrutiny, and a route to it that your quality team can realistically walk.
- Standards accredited by ISQua EEA
- Four documented stages from preparation to decision
- On-site or hybrid surveys to suit your circumstances
- Accreditation granted for three years
Dedicated advisoryWhy choose AAA as your accreditation provider
Each of these is a concrete, checkable difference — not a slogan. Ask any accreditation body you are comparing us with for the same list.
International recognition with exceptional value
AAA accreditation programs are created according to the international requirements of ISQua (the International Society for Quality in Health Care) and in consultation with 174 international healthcare experts around the world, to assist and improve the quality and safety of healthcare facilities.
Simple accreditation process
Our streamlined four-step process is designed for ease and efficiency. With a dedicated, professional team guiding you every step of the way, achieving accreditation is smooth, straightforward and hassle-free.
Competitive advantage
Set yourself apart from the competition. Accredited facilities are often seen as more trustworthy and reliable — accreditation from AAA is proof of your ability to meet high standards and shows your commitment to improving patient outcomes and safety. Once accredited, you are permitted to use the golden AAA accreditation symbol and mark on your healthcare documents, records and publicity materials.
Enhanced support & advisory services
You get a dedicated advisor committed to your specific needs and to making the accreditation process easy. We go beyond accreditation by offering direct support and specialized training tailored to your organization, so your team fully understands and meets the accreditation standards. A strong customer care team accompanies you throughout the process.
Flexible survey visits
We offer flexible survey options, including on-site or a hybrid approach blending virtual and on-site components. A hybrid survey is conducted with one or more surveyors on-site and the remainder of the team participating remotely by video. This adaptability lets us accommodate your preferences and circumstances while still providing a thorough and effective assessment.
Exclusive access to the American Directory of Competent Personnel
Once accredited, you can add your certified trainees and staff to the American Directory of Competent Personnel. This lets you issue digital certificates with a unique URL validated by AAA to your staff, enhancing their credentials and your organization's reputation.
Broad accreditation spectrum
We accredit a wide range of healthcare providers, not only hospitals — including polyclinics, dental services, ambulatory services, radiology centers, physiotherapy centers, laboratory services, fertility clinics, eye care services and pharmacies.
Accreditation that travels
AAA works with organizations across healthcare, conformity assessment and education — which is why an AAA healthcare accreditation is recognized well beyond the country it was awarded in.
- 200+Accredited organizations
- 59+Countries served
- 100+Assessors & experts
- ISQua EEAStandards assessed & accredited
Questions we hear when facilities compare providers
What makes AAA different from other healthcare accreditation bodies?
AAA is the only healthcare accreditation body that will ensure you achieve accreditation through approved consultants who guide you step by step — from the first stage, or wherever you are today, until AAA healthcare accreditation is granted. That guidance includes gap analysis, training and working through the standards.
Can we use the AAA accreditation mark once accredited?
Yes. Once accredited you are permitted to use the golden AAA accreditation symbol and mark on your healthcare documents, records and publicity materials.
Do surveyors have to travel to our facility?
Not necessarily for the whole team. AAA offers on-site or hybrid surveys: one or more surveyors work on-site while the remainder of the team participates remotely via video.
What is the American Directory of Competent Personnel?
It is an AAA directory that accredited organizations can add their certified trainees and staff to, allowing digital certificates with a unique URL validated by AAA to be issued to your people.
More on healthcare accreditation
The rest of the programme — the standards themselves, the process, who can apply and how we support you.
Accreditation Standards
The twelve chapters of evidence-based criteria behind AAA healthcare accreditation, and how they are developed.
Learn moreAccreditation Process
Your guide to the full accreditation journey — four documented stages, phase-by-phase timelines and what to expect.
Learn moreConsultation Services
Gap analysis, documentation support, staff training, mock surveys and a continuous compliance strategy.
Learn moreInternational Recognition
How AAA standards were assessed and accredited by ISQua EEA, and what institutional ISQua membership means.
Learn moreWho Can Be Accredited?
The healthcare facilities eligible to apply — from single-chair dental offices to multi-site hospitals.
Learn moreConvinced? Start your accreditation.
Tell us about your facility and a dedicated advisor will come back with the applicable standards, a survey format that suits you and a realistic timeline.