How Accreditation Works

Accreditation is built on the ASF Health Standards v10 (63 standards, 595 criteria). It is valid for three years. Every facility follows the same steps, in its own language.

The steps

1. Free self-assessment. Anyone at the facility can complete the full self-assessment for free, with a full gap report and no account.
2. Register and name four roles. Director, Responsible Person, Coordinator and Monitor. The Director signs the Delegation of Authority.
3. Complete the Q1 full self-assessment. Every criterion is answered. Every YES is backed by an evidence declaration. An Improvement Plan is produced from the gaps.
4. Quarterly online cycles (Q2, Q3, Q4). The Coordinator updates only what has changed. All quarterly check-ins are held through electronic means.
5. Annual online review. A review of the cumulative quarterly record, through electronic document review and a video call.
6. Full verification and renewal at the end of year three. The Monitor verifies the criteria, and an ASF supervisor confirms the findings.
7. Independent decision. The ASF Accreditation Decision Committee decides: Accredited, Conditional, Deferred or Not Accredited.
8. Accreditation and seal. The facility receives one accreditation seal, valid for three years, with QR verification and a public registry entry.

Fees

The fee for each facility depends on its bracket. See the Fees page.