MSQH Achieves Global Recognition for Its Training Programme Accreditation

14 January 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), a prominent national healthcare accreditation body dedicated to upholding the highest quality and safety standards in healthcare services, announces its successful re-certification for the Organisational and Surveyor Training Programme Accreditation (2024–2028) from the International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA), the accrediting arm of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).

This achievement marks MSQH's fifth consecutive cycle of accreditation, further cementing its position in advancing global healthcare quality and safety standards.

Additionally, MSQH has received re-certification for its Standards Accreditation, valid from 2022 to 2026, reinforcing its leadership in healthcare quality improvement both nationally and internationally. Established in 1985, ISQua is a respected organization known as the "accreditor of accreditors," providing external evaluations to ensure accrediting bodies meet international benchmarks.

This achievement underscores MSQH's commitment to delivering exceptional accreditation services recognized worldwide, assuring healthcare stakeholders—including patients, insurers, and health ministries—that MSQH-accredited facilities comply with the highest global standards.

Since its founding in 1997, MSQH has been instrumental in promoting continuous improvements in healthcare quality through strategic collaborations with governmental bodies, healthcare organisations and partners. Over the past 25 years, MSQH has spearheaded accreditation programmes and establish the Sixth Edition of Hospital Accreditation Standards, along with standards for Chronic Dialysis Treatment, Dental Clinic, and Medical Clinic. MSQH has accredited 123 hospitals across Malaysia as of December 2024, including both public and private healthcare facilities, as well as dialysis centers and dental clinics.

Datuk Dr. Heric Corray, CEO of MSQH, commented, "This re-certification by ISQua signifies the ongoing trust that healthcare facilities place in MSQH's rigorous evaluation process. It reaffirms our role in raising the bar for healthcare quality and safety in Malaysia. We remain committed to empowering healthcare providers through our accreditation programs and are grateful to our clients for their continued support."

“MSQH will continue to build upon its stellar reputation and lead as a world-class institution, portraying aspiration of MSQH as Educator, Engagement, Enabler, Evaluator and Empowerment in healthcare services. MSQH has also taken concerted efforts to create a voice for prioritisation in patient safety at all levels of healthcare service, from providers to caregivers and families.”

” As we lead to safer and better care for those who matter most must be emphasised at every grassroot level, particularly patients and families. Besides accreditation services, MSQH also offers training and advocacy to healthcare providers across public and private sectors.”