Healthcare Organization

Accreditation Criteria

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) grants accreditation to healthcare organization demonstrating full compliance with EIAC Accreditation Standard for Healthcare Providers.

EIAC-RQ-HCO-003 -EIAC Accreditation Standard for Healthcare Providers<br /> First Edition-12-04-2022.<br /> The standard specifies the requirements for the accreditation of healthcare providers, including:

Hospitals
Day surgery centers
Clinics
Fertility centers
Home health services
Medical Tourism
Telehealth Services.

Where and How to Apply

You can apply through:

EIAC portal

www.eiac.gov.ae

Email

Healthcare@eiac.gov.ae

Follow these simple steps:
Step 01

Log in to EIAC portal using your username and password, or UAE Pass.

Step 02

Fill the application form and upload the documents.

Step 03

Pay the application Fees.

Step 04

Receive EIAC’s response (approval, rejection, or return for modifications) within 5 working days.

What is required

  1. 1) Valid Legal professional, commercial, trade License with relevant activities.
  2. 2) Quality Manual / Internal Regulation for Operations or relevant document (e.g. Surgical Department Regulation)
  3. 3) Location Map.
  4. 4) Organization Chart with names of Directors/ Heads of Departments
  5. 5) Fulfilled Self-Assessment and Document Review Tool Form
  6. 6) Scientific Bodies and operating committees TORs (Terms of References)
  7. 7) Minutes/ Report of Last Management Review Meeting and of other committees recent meetings
  8. 8) Report of Last Internal Audit and External Audit (for any existing Management System or accreditation program)
  9. 9) Regulation/ Legislation documents in the countries where healthcare provider is located and/or providing services
  10. 10) Quality KPIs, Operational KPIs, Healthcare Acquired Infections data (for a period of at least 4 months)
  11. 11) Incidents’ data sheets (for a period of at least 4 months)
  12. 12) Patient Satisfaction Survey results

Service Procedure

Step 01

Registration & Application Submission

Step 02

Preliminary Review

Step 03

Assessment Tool Review

Step 04

Pre-Assessment (Optional)

Step 05

Assessment Phase

Step 06

Assessment Report

Step 07

Corrective Actions

Step 08

Decision & Approval

Step 09

Accreditation Granting

Step 10

Post-Accreditation (Surveillance & Reassessment)

How Much to Pay

Total Assessment Fees
Application
500
Document Review
3,500
Pre – Assessment Visit
2,500
Accreditation Assessment Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Follow up Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Periodic Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Extension in scope / Special Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Accreditation Re-Assessment Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Accreditation Certificate
1,200
Accreditation Symbols
5000
/Scope/Cycle
Lifting of suspension
1,200
Knowledge and Innovation
20
Item listed in the voucher

How to Pay

Payment channels:
  • Easy Payment
    • via ePay Portall :

      Payments can be made through the following link: Click Here

  • Al Ansari Exchange
    • Al Ansari Exchange

      Payments can be made at any Al Ansari Exchange branch across the UAE.
      • Payee: Al Ansari Exchange L.L.C.
      • Note: Transfer charges must be included in the payment.
      • Requirement: A copy of the payment receipt must be shared with the designated EIAC contact person.

Payment methods:
  • Noqodi
  • Direct debit
  • Credit card
  • Apple Pay
  • Samsung Pay

Who Can Apply

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) provides accreditation for healthcare organizations across various disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Day Surgery Centers
- Fertility Centers/Clinics
- Home Healthcare Services
- Medical Tourism Facilitators
- Telehealth Service Providers

Relevant EIAC Accreditation Requirements:

4 Documents

Title Document ID Release on Download
General Accreditation Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-001 July 23, 2024 file icon
The Conditions for the Use of EIAC Accreditation Symbol and ILAC MRA/ IAF MLA Marks EIAC-RQ-GEN-002 November 27, 2024 file icon
Emirates International Accreditation Centre Fees Structure Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-003 January 29, 2025 file icon
EIAC Accreditation Standard for Healthcare Providers EIAC-RQ-HCO-003 April 12, 2022

Circulars

2 Related Circulars

Title Document ID Release on Download
Calculation of Knowledge and Innovation Dirham Fees EIAC/01/2025 April 16, 2025 file icon
EIAC’s Service Fee Payment EIAC/01/2024 January 29, 2024 file icon