ESWATINI—Ezulwini Private Hospital, an 87-bed facility located in Eswatini’s capital, Mbabane, has become the first hospital in the country to receive accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA).
The hospital achieved an impressive compliance rating of 93 and was awarded a two-year accreditation for meeting the rigorous standards of quality healthcare.
Ms. Jacqui Stewart, CEO of COHSASA, celebrated this milestone, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care.
She explained that the hospital began working towards COHSASA accreditation immediately after opening its doors, emphasizing that patient safety and care are their top priorities.
In addition to Ezulwini Private Hospital’s achievement, COHSASA also announced the accreditation of two Cure Day Hospitals in South Africa—East London and Wilgeheuwel.
This brings the total number of accredited Cure Day Hospitals to nine out of twelve facilities, a significant accomplishment.
Other notable healthcare facilities that received COHSASA accreditation include ARWYP Medical Centre (3 years), Cure Day Hospital East London (2 years), Cure Day Hospital Wilgeheuwel (3 years), Drakenstein Palliative Care Hospice (4 years), Zulwini Private Hospital (2 years), Helderberg Hospice (4 years), and St. Nicholas Hospital (Campbell Branch) (3 years).
The COHSASA accreditation is a prestigious recognition that assures patients of receiving care that meets international standards.
Healthcare facilities that earn this accreditation demonstrate their commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service.
The award confirms that a facility has successfully completed a comprehensive quality improvement program, and is compliant with standards endorsed by the International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (ISQua-EEA), the global authority on healthcare quality.
COHSASA itself is accredited by ISQua-EEA, making it the only internationally recognized accrediting body for healthcare facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Facilities initially receive a two-year accreditation, indicating they have met these demanding standards.
As they continue to improve their quality, the length of their accreditation may be extended.
A four-year accreditation, for instance, signals that a facility has maintained superior standards for at least eight years.
To ensure ongoing excellence, all accredited facilities must undergo an interim survey midway through their accreditation period.
This process helps maintain high standards and guarantees that patients continue to receive top-quality care.
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