INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION CONSULTING
Priscare Advisory is an independent consulting firm specializing in DNV international hospital accreditation.
ABOUT PRISCARE
Priscare Advisory is an independent consulting firm focused exclusively on international hospital accreditation. We specialize in guiding healthcare institutions through the DNV DIAS accreditation process — from initial assessment to successful certification.
Our team combines deep knowledge of DNV standards with practical hospital operations experience, enabling us to translate complex requirements into achievable milestones tailored to each institution's unique context.
12–18
Months to Accreditation
3-Phase
Structured Methodology
OUR SERVICES
Specialized consulting services that guide hospitals through every stage of the international accreditation journey.
End-to-end guidance through the DNV DIAS accreditation journey — from initial gap analysis to successful survey. We decode complex standards into actionable implementation plans tailored to your hospital's operational reality.
Build a complete quality management system that satisfies both DNV accreditation requirements and ISO 9001 certification standards — including document control, internal audit programs, CAPA frameworks, and management review processes.
Comprehensive training programs for hospital leadership, quality teams, and frontline staff — covering DIAS standards interpretation, tracer methodology preparation, and survey readiness across all departments.
Rigorous mock surveys replicating DNV's actual survey methodology — including individual patient tracers, system tracers, and leadership interviews — delivering detailed findings with prioritized corrective actions.
Leverage accreditation as a strategic asset — we help hospitals position themselves for international medical tourism markets, cross-border insurance network inclusion, and partnerships with global payers.
We build your internal capacity. Our engagement transfers knowledge to your quality teams, enabling them to conduct internal audits, manage CAPA processes, and maintain continuous compliance independently.
THE ACCREDITATION ADVANTAGE
As independent consultants, we have chosen to specialize in DNV because of its unique combination of industrial rigor, collaborative philosophy, and measurable clinical outcomes.
Countries Recognize ISO 9001
DNV is the only healthcare accreditation body that systematically integrates ISO 9001 quality management principles into its accreditation standards — building a management system infrastructure recognized across 170+ countries and adopted by over 1.3 million organizations worldwide.
U.S. News Honor Roll
In the U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026 Best Hospitals evaluation, two DNV-accredited hospitals — AdventHealth Orlando (Florida's No. 1, 15 consecutive years) and Houston Methodist Hospital (Texas's No. 1, 14 consecutive years) — were among the 20 Honor Roll hospitals selected from approximately 4,500 evaluated nationwide.
On-Site Survey Cycle
DNV conducts annual on-site surveys with a consultative approach. Surveyors function as quality partners — ensuring quality is a daily practice, not a periodic event. This annual cycle creates sustained momentum for improvement rather than compliance fatigue.
ISO 9001 is the world's most widely recognized quality standard. For international patients and insurers, it provides immediate, universally understood assurance. DNV's DIAS standard — designed specifically for hospitals outside the U.S. — serves as a gateway to global insurance networks and cross-border patient referrals.
Quality improvement begins from Year 1 and compounds over time. Rather than requiring ISO 9001 as a prerequisite, DNV provides a structured, progressive pathway — achieving full certification by Year 3 without overwhelming existing operations.
Sources: U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026 · ISO Survey 2023 · DNV Healthcare
"This is not a regulatory decision — it is a moral one. When you commit to DNV and ISO 9001, you are telling every patient that quality is not something you prepare for — it is who you are."
Cliff A. Megerian, MD
CEO, University Hospitals · Published in Becker's Hospital Review
DNV BY THE NUMBERS
160+
Years of Heritage
2,400+
Organizations Worldwide
1,000+
U.S. Healthcare Orgs
2008
CMS Recognized Since
OUR METHODOLOGY
A structured 12 to 18 month consulting engagement — designed to build sustainable quality systems, not just pass a survey. Each phase builds upon the previous, ensuring deep organizational readiness.
WHY PRISCARE
Achieving international accreditation requires more than understanding the standards — it requires understanding how surveyors think, where hospitals typically fall short, and how to build systems that sustain compliance.
We understand how DNV surveyors apply Tracer Methodology — from Medication Management order authentication to Physical Environment barrier penetrations. This knowledge shapes every recommendation we make.
We continuously track DIAS standard updates and published survey outcome data to identify evolving compliance expectations and emerging focus areas before they become surprises.
We bridge international standards with local healthcare realities — balancing domestic regulatory requirements with international accreditation expectations across diverse Asian healthcare systems.
We focus on knowledge transfer — teaching your quality teams to conduct internal audits and manage CAPA with the precision DNV expects, so you maintain compliance independently after our engagement ends.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Shanghai, China
INSTITUTION
Jinglang International Medical Department, Xinhua Hospital — Grade 3 Class A academic medical center affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
OUR ENGAGEMENT
Full 3-Phase consulting engagement — from leadership orientation and standards training through gap analysis, documentation system design, on-site coaching, to mock survey execution.
RESULT
Successfully achieved DNV DIAS accreditation — one of the first hospital departments in mainland China to earn this international recognition.
GET STARTED
International accreditation is a strategic investment in your hospital's future — enhancing patient safety, operational efficiency, and global competitiveness. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.
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