Harmonizing Healthcare Accreditation Standards with WHO's Universal Health Coverage Goals

Dr. Nishant Jaiswal

Abstract: This study explores the alignment between standards set by international and national healthcare accreditation bodies and the World Health Organization's (WHO) Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals for 2030. Through a thorough analysis of accreditation standards and healthcare professional interactions, key areas of congruence and divergence with UHC objectives are identified. The findings underscore the pivotal role of accreditation in advancing global health goals and provide strategic recommendations to better synchronize accreditation practices with UHC targets.

Keywords: World Health Organization (WHO), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Accreditation Bodies, Joint Commission International (JCI), Accreditation Canada International (ACI), National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care International (AACI)and International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua)