Accreditation
GIHQS Accreditation Standards Framework
GIHQS accreditation standards are structured across defined domains to support consistent, rigorous, and transparent evaluation of educational programs and externally issued certifications in healthcare quality and patient safety.
Important
The expandable sections below provide high-level summaries only. Complete standards, scoring methodology, required evidence, and review
procedures are provided in the official Accreditation Standards Manual (PDF).
1 Governance, Independence & Ethical Integrity
Evaluates governance structure, leadership oversight, conflict-of-interest protections, and ethical safeguards that support transparency and public trust.
2 Program Purpose, Scope & Population Alignment
Assesses purpose and scope clarity, defined learner populations, and alignment between stated objectives and intended professional roles.
3 Curriculum Design & Competency Mapping
Reviews curriculum architecture, mapped competencies, instructional sequencing, and alignment with healthcare quality and patient safety standards.
4 Faculty, Instructional Capability & Learning Support
Examines faculty qualifications, subject-matter expertise, instructional effectiveness, and structured learner support systems.
5 Assessment, Measurement & Credential Reliability
Evaluates assessment validity, scoring approaches, reliability (including psychometric rigor where applicable), and security controls that protect credential integrity.
6 Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Impact
Assesses measurable outcomes, performance indicators, and continuous improvement systems that demonstrate real-world impact.
7 Patient Safety & Human Factors Integration
Reviews patient safety science integration, systems thinking, human factors engineering principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
8 Equity, Accessibility & Learner-Centered Design
Evaluates inclusive design practices, accessibility expectations, and equitable learning experiences across diverse learner needs.
9 Digital Delivery, Security & Academic Integrity
Assesses digital delivery controls, cybersecurity safeguards, identity verification, proctoring integrity, and protection of digital credentials.
10 Transparency, Public Information & Credential Portability
Reviews public disclosures, reporting transparency, recognition frameworks, and portability considerations across jurisdictions.
Need the full standards and evidence requirements?
Download the Accreditation Standards Manual for complete scoring methodology, required evidence, and submission procedures.
