DNV International Accreditation Standard (DIAS) for health clinics
Achieve internationally recognized quality and safety standards for your health clinic outside the US. Like our US model of NIAHO® accreditation, DNV’s international accreditation program is built on ISO 9001 principles, tailored for organizations outside the US.
DNV International Accreditation Standard (DIAS) for health clinics
Challenges in clinic accreditation
As expectations for transparency, safety, and quality increase and regulations continually shift, organizations must demonstrate that they can consistently deliver patient-centred services while meeting regulatory and professional standards.
Accreditation offers a structured, credible pathway to showcase excellence, drive improvement, and strengthen trust with patients, staff, and stakeholders.
How our international accreditation services support you
The DNV International Accreditation Standard (DIAS) for clinics is a flexible, globally recognized program designed to help health clinics embed quality, safety, and proactive risk management into their operations. Grounded in ISO 9001 quality management system principles, the DIAS program supports both public and private providers in demonstrating measurable improvement and regulatory readiness.
The program features an annual assessment cycle and evaluates performance across areas such as leadership, clinical governance, risk management, infection control, and patient safety, ensuring continuous progress and improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Driving excellence in hospital accreditation
See how DNV helps hospitals enhance patient safety, strengthen compliance, and build lasting trust.
Trusted experts in healthcare
DNV brings global expertise in healthcare accreditation, delivering collaborative, forward-looking programs that drive real change. Our DIAS accreditation program is designed to be supportive and scalable, meeting your organization where it is and helping it move forward.
With annual touchpoints, detailed assessments, and direct access to standards and support, we collaborate in your improvement journey. As the only accreditor embedding ISO 9001 into accreditation, we help you build systems that go beyond compliance to support sustainable quality
Benefits of our DIAS accreditation services
- Demonstrates your commitment to safe, high-quality care.
- Strengthens clinical governance and risk management.
- Enhances patient trust and satisfaction.
- Encourages staff involvement and improvement culture.
- Reinforces alignment with local and national regulations.
- Supports funding, contracting, and referral relationships.
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