6 healthcare accreditation myths and how organizations can maximize safety and quality

Accreditation is a powerful opportunity to elevate patient safety and organizational performance. Yet, persistent myths can limit care providers' potential and expose them to unnecessary risks. This playbook separates fact from fiction to help you rethink traditional approaches and maximize the impact of your accreditation.

Accreditation is often treated as a routine cycle: prepare for the survey, pass, and return to business as usual. But this approach can leave organizations vulnerable to missed opportunities, substandard care, and financial risk. This playbook by DNV and Industry Dive challenges six common myths that may be holding your organization back:

Myth 1: You don’t have a choice in who accredits your organization.

Myth 2: You can’t switch accreditation partners.

Myth 3: Traditional standards are the only measurement of quality.

Myth 4: The accreditation process is designed to find failings and shortcomings.

Myth 5: Surveying once every three years is enough.

Myth 6: More frequent and rigorous surveys mean more work.

Discover how DNV’s approach, grounded in annual surveys and ISO 9001 quality management system standards, empowers hospitals to move beyond minimum requirements to build cultures of collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn from real-world leaders who have transformed their accreditation outlooks, and see why your choice of accrediting organization can make all the difference for your staff, your patients, and your community.

Ready to challenge the myths? Start your journey toward safer care delivery.