On our home page we mention the number of JCI accredited hospitals in Thailand. But what does that mean? And which hospitals are JCI accredited?
What is JCI and its accreditation?
JCI stands for Joint Commission International. It is an international organization that has set a group of objective standards for hospitals. A hospital anywhere in the world can apply to be accredited, this is completely optional.
If a hospital is not JCI accredited does not necessarily mean it doesn't meet their standards, but usually that they haven't applied. The thing is, it costs $46,000 USD for applying. That kind of money goes a long way in Thailand. It could also pay for ten extra nurses for a year (at $358 USD per month).
Which hospitals in Thailand are JCI accredited?
Below is a list of the 12 accredited hospitals in Thailand at the time of writing. For an up-to-date list go here.
- Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
- Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
- Bangkok Hospital Phuket
- BNH Hospital
- Bumrungrad Hospital
- Chiangmai Ram Hospital
- Ramkamhaeng Hospital
- Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
- Samitivej Sriracha Hospital
- Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
- Synphaet Hospital
- Vejthani Hospital
How important do you think JCI accreditation is? Would you only consider surgery in one of those hospitals?
