JCI Accreditation Consulting

Turning Global Standards into Strategic Strength

 

 

At Afya Management and Innovation, our team of seasoned consultants has supported more than 15 healthcare institutions in Japan and abroad in achieving JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation.

JCI accreditation is recognized as one of the most respected international healthcare evaluation systems. It serves as a benchmark for excellence—not only in patient safety and quality of care, but also in organizational management, governance, and human resource development.

 

Achieving JCI accreditation not only enhances institutional credibility in international collaboration and medical tourism but also provides a powerful framework to strengthen internal operations, standardize processes, and improve staff training.

At Afya, we see JCI not merely as a certification, but as a strategic opportunity to align quality improvement with sustainable management.

 

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Our Role

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The essence of JCI consulting lies not in “preparing for the survey,” but in helping organizations recognize their strengths and challenges, and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Our consultants translate complex JCI standards into practical, context-specific actions that fit the daily operations of each institution.

We help hospitals design Quality Indicators (QI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that not only improve clinical quality but also enhance management efficiency and financial performance, establishing a strong foundation for data-driven decision-making.​

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Challenges in Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation

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As a global benchmark, JCI accreditation inevitably involves certain challenges:

 

• Extensive documentation and process standardization

• Setting and monitoring KPIs

• Conducting internal audits and maintaining improvement cycles

• Continuous education and awareness across staff

 

 

These activities can increase operational burden and require careful management of time and human resources.

At Afya, we help transform these challenges into a structured process for organizational growth and sustainable management, rather than a compliance exercise.

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Consulting That Advances Both Quality and Management

 

 

The journey toward JCI accreditation is not just about meeting quality standards—it is an opportunity to strengthen the organization’s management capabilities.

 

We align KPIs with financial, human resource, and operational goals to achieve:

 

• Higher clinical quality and patient safety

• Improved staff satisfaction and engagement

• Reduced inefficiencies and enhanced profitability

 

 

At Afya, we believe that the value of JCI is not something given—it is something each hospital creates for itself.

We are proud to walk alongside our clients in that journey of value creation.

 

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Our Strength: Integration of JCI and Healthcare Management Expertise

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As both JCI accreditation consultants and healthcare management specialists, our team bridges two professional perspectives.

This integrated approach enables us to:

 

• Ensure compliance with JCI standards while maintaining operational practicality

• Build systems for continuous quality improvement

• Establish financially sound and sustainable hospital managemen

 

 

 

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Building “Healthcare That Lasts”

 

 

Sustaining high-quality medical care requires a stable and resilient management foundation.

JCI accreditation can serve as a strategic platform to achieve both.

 

If your institution is exploring JCI accreditation or wishes to enhance its quality management systems, we would be honored to support your journey.

Please feel free to contact us through our inquiry form for more information.

   

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