Accreditation Canada’s local partner in Georgia
International accreditation for your healthcare organization, with a local team beside you
We prepare hospitals, outpatient clinics and laboratories in Georgia for their Accreditation Canada survey, working in Georgian, with a dedicated adviser and regular on-site meetings at your organization.
How ready is your organization?
Six questions, about one minute.
out of 10
- 65+
- years in healthcare quality and safety
- 15,000+
- accredited locations
- 40+
- countries
- 1,000+
- surveyors, advisers and experts
Source: accreditation.ca
Why now
International accreditation is a condition for taking part in Georgia’s Universal Health Coverage programme, and Accreditation Canada is among the organizations named in the Ministry of Health order.
About the legislationOrder №4/N of 26 January 2023, as amended (latest: Order №20/N of 30 June 2026)
On approving the conditions of international accreditation for healthcare service providers
Current text on matsne.gov.ge (Georgian)Providers of ambulatory, day-hospital and laboratory services must submit a copy of their international accreditation or ISO certificate to the Ministry.
- Who it applies to
- Inpatient, ambulatory and day-hospital providers in the state Universal Health Coverage programme. Providers under the “Village Doctor” sub-programme are exempt.
- Accreditation Canada
- First on the list of accreditation bodies recommended by the Order.
- Alternatives
- Ambulatory providers may use ISO 9001. Laboratories must hold ISO 15189 unless the facility is internationally accredited.
For details, deadlines and every amendment, see the Legislation page.
Five steps to accreditation
From the first consultation to the survey visit, we are with you at every stage.
Step 1 of 5
Consultation
Tell us what type of organization you run and where you are today. Together we will identify the right Accreditation Canada program for you and how much preparation it will take.
By phone, online or at your organization
Step 2 of 5
Application
Our team completes the Accreditation Canada application form with you. We explain everything that is needed in Georgian and answer every question along the way.
We complete the form together
Step 3 of 5
Agreement
You receive a contract proposal within about a week. Once it is signed, the preparation period begins on the agreed terms.
Proposal in about one week
Step 4 of 5
Preparation
Your organization is assigned a dedicated adviser. We work on alignment with the standards, procedures, staff training and patient engagement, and finish with a mock survey.
Regular meetings on site and online
Step 5 of 5
Survey and decision
The survey visit is carried out by Accreditation Canada’s certified surveyors. The accreditation decision is made by Accreditation Canada.
The decision is fully independent
What our support includes
Local Advisory Services for partner organizations that hold a contract with Accreditation Canada.
Dedicated adviser
Every organization has its own coordinator: one working day on site each month plus two online sessions.
Expert team
Ten specialists covering the core areas of accreditation, trained on Accreditation Canada standards.
Online training
Two online courses a month for your staff on the GMJ Academy platform.
On-site training
Blended, hands-on training at your organization once a quarter.
Patient voice
Patient council secretariat, a patient feedback system and an independent patient ombudsman. Council activity is featured on the Sheni Pacienti platform.
Publications
News from your organization and articles by your doctors on the Sheni Ekimi platform, and the Georgian Medical Journal for scientific work.
Procedures and documents
Standard operating procedures and the technical documents required for accreditation.
Environmental monitoring
An assessment of the care environment twice a year.
Mock survey
An annual simulation that reproduces the real survey visit.
A local team, an international standard
The office is operated by the Public Health Institute of Georgia. Our experts were trained by Accreditation Canada and are certified international surveyors.
- 9
- organizations have achieved Accreditation Canada accreditation with our technical support. See the full list
- 878
- articles on accreditation and our partner organizations published on sheniekimi.ge and pacienti.ge. See them all
- 2023
- the year we became Accreditation Canada’s official partner in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Write to us.
Who makes the accreditation decision?
Only Accreditation Canada, based on the visit of its certified surveyors. The local team prepares and supports the organization but does not award accreditation.
Is accreditation mandatory in Georgia?
It is mandatory for providers in the state Universal Health Coverage programme under Ministry of Health Order №4/N. It does not apply to the Village Doctor sub-programme.
What is the deadline for ambulatory clinics and laboratories?
Ambulatory, day-hospital and laboratory service providers must submit a copy of their certificate to the Ministry by 31 December 2026.
How long does preparation take?
It depends on the size of the organization and its current readiness, typically from several months to a year. We set a realistic timeline at the first consultation.
What language is the preparation in?
All consultations, meetings and training are held in Georgian, and every requirement of the standards is explained in Georgian.
How do we get started?
Write to info@accreditation.ge, message us on WhatsApp at +995 577 41 63 14 or use the contact form. At the first consultation we assess your readiness and agree the next steps.
Free resources for healthcare facilities
Print-ready booklets, posters and signs, in Georgian. Each one has its own page and QR code.
News
Accreditation Canada in Georgia and healthcare quality news.
Let’s start with a conversation
Tell us about your organization. At the first consultation we will assess your readiness and agree the next steps.
- info@accreditation.ge
- WhatsApp: +995 577 41 63 14
- 3 Betlemi Rise, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
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https://accreditation.ge/en/page/2/How to cite this page
Accreditation Canada – Georgia. International healthcare accreditation in Georgia [Internet]. Tbilisi: Public Health Institute of Georgia; 2026 [cited 2026 Sep 26]. Available from: https://accreditation.ge/en/page/2/