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About ASF
Who We Are
About ASFMission, values, what makes ASF different
Philosophy — Simplify. Verify. Improve.The founding principles
The Problem We SolveWhy existing accreditation excludes 80% of the world
Why ASF?The case for ASF in one page
Strategic Direction 2026-2029Where we are taking the model
ASF in GeorgiaPHIG partnership and certificate.ge
Local Adaptation and the NAP ModelHow ASF becomes locally owned in every country
Governance
Governance OverviewFour independent bodies
Accreditation Decision CommitteeComposition, voting thresholds, appeals
International Standards CouncilStandards development oversight
Patient and Public CouncilPatient voice in governance
The Seven Constitutional ProtectionsStatutory constraints that prevent institutional drift
Transparency
Transparency OverviewWhat ASF publishes and why
Annual Reports HubAll reports 2020-2025
Annual Report 2020Founding year — June to December 2020
Three-Layer Cost DisclosureFull cost published, not just the registration fee
The Model
Understanding the Model
The Model OverviewThree-layer architecture and the two pathways
The Four Named RolesResponsible Person, Director, Coordinator, Monitor
The Quarterly CycleCarry-forward default, updates only what changed
The Annual One-Day Supervision VisitWhy one day is sufficient
Accreditation Decision CommitteeHow the independent decision is made
Quality Assurance of the SystemRandom re-verification, adverse events, public reporting
Theory of ChangePublished, reviewable, challengeable
Frequently Asked QuestionsHonest answers to questions from facilities and experts
ASF-ISO CrosswalkHow ASF criteria align with ISO 9001 and ISO 15189
Self-Assessment
No account required. Full standards. Full gap report. Works in your browser.
Run a Self-Assessment
Hospital96 criteria, 9 standards
Ambulatory Clinic74 criteria, 25 standards
Long-Term Care68 criteria, 9 standards
Primary Health Clinic61 criteria, 8 standards
Fitness and Wellness54 criteria, 8 standards
Telemedicine58 criteria, 8 standards
Home Care52 criteria, 8 standards
Get Accredited
Pathways and Process
Get Accredited OverviewTwo pathways explained
How It Works Step by StepEight steps from self-assessment to certificate
ASF Certification Entry PathwayVia local NAP partner, weeks to months
Georgia PHIG and Certificate.geCertification available in Georgia now
Full Accreditation PathwayInternational, 12-24 months
Certificate TiersAll seven tiers from Self-Declared to ISO Ready
Fees and Income-Tier PricingFrom EUR 40 to EUR 800 depending on income tier
Small Facility TrackBiannual track for PHC, home care, small facilities
Apply NowBegin your registration
Become a Certified Professional
Coordinator Certification8h training, 80% pass, credential AC-XXXXX
Monitor Certification16h training, 85% pass, credential AM-XXXXX
Become an ASF SurveyorAdvanced pathway from Monitor to Supervisor
ASF AcademyAll training courses, online, in national language
Standards
Base Standards All 7 Facility Types
Hospital Standards9 standards, 96 criteria
Ambulatory Clinic Standards25 standards, 74 criteria
Long-Term Care Standards9 standards, 68 criteria
Primary Health Clinic Standards8 standards, 61 criteria
Fitness and Wellness Standards8 standards, 54 criteria
Telemedicine Standards8 standards, 58 criteria
Home Care Standards8 standards, 52 criteria
ISO Add-On Modules
ISO 9001 Ready Module11 delta criteria — ISO 9001:2026
ISO 15189 Ready Module10 delta criteria, ISO 15189:2022, labs only
ASF-ISO CrosswalkFull mapping of ASF criteria to ISO clauses
Standards Development and Governance
How Standards Are DevelopedThe six-step revision process
Standards Annual Activity Reports2020-2025 in Georgian
Document Library
All documents are free to access and download.
Policy Documents
Operational Documents
Master GlossaryDefinitions of all ASF terms
Registry
Public Directories and Verification
Accredited Facilities DirectorySearchable by country, type, and tier
Verify a CertificateQR lookup, result in under 10 seconds
Find a Certified Coordinator or MonitorExternal professionals available for hire
Report a ConcernConfidential, responded to within 30 days
ISO Products
Standalone products, separate from the ASF accreditation programme.
Documentation Packs
ISO 9001 ReadyComplete documentation pack for ISO 9001:2026 certification
ISO 15189 ReadyComplete documentation pack for ISO 15189:2022 certification
Training and Education
CPD and Courses
ASF Academy75+ courses, online, in national language
CPD ProgrammeContinuing Professional Development
Free Patient Safety Resources
Free for any facility anywhere. No account required.
Downloads
Hospital Wayfinding Signs56 signs
Patient Safety Posters10 posters
Patient Information Booklets142 booklets
Patient Safety Tools152 tools
