Are hospitals in Australia and New Zealand accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI)?

This is a common question from international insurer network executives, as it matters for risk assessment and claims management.

The answer is generally no.

Both countries maintain robust hospital accreditation frameworks with internationally recognised standards delivered through local agencies.

Australia
Accreditation is mandatory for all public and private hospitals, including day hospitals and day procedure facilities.
Oversight for the accreditations is provided by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
The assessments are conducted by approved external agencies.
The compliance is directly tied to hospital licensing.

New Zealand
Accreditation is not legally required, but widely adopted across both public and private hospitals.
Oversight for the accreditations is provided by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand and the Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC).

Hospital accreditation in both Australia and New Zealand ensures a consistent baseline of clinical safety and quality, giving insurers confidence when supporting policyholders.