AACI Asia Pacific to Host Leadership Forum on Future of International Hospital Accreditation

AACI Asia Pacific will host the “AACI Leadership Exclusive Discussion: Shaping the Future of International Hospital Accreditation” on September 1, 2026, at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital in Bangkok, bringing together healthcare leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of international hospital accreditation, patient safety and healthcare risk management.

The exclusive leadership forum, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will provide a platform for healthcare executives, medical professionals and quality specialists to exchange perspectives on how international accreditation should evolve amid rapid changes in healthcare systems.

The discussion comes as healthcare organizations worldwide face increasingly complex challenges driven by technological advances, more sophisticated models of care, rising patient expectations and the growing need for effective risk management to ensure safe and sustainable healthcare delivery.

International Accreditation Moves Beyond Compliance

The American Accreditation Commission International (AACI) is an independent international healthcare accreditation organization from the United States that develops standards and evaluates healthcare systems with the aim of improving quality of care, patient safety and systematic risk management.

Operating under the concept “Ruling Risks, Saving Lives,” AACI places risk management at the center of efforts to build safer and more resilient healthcare systems.

International healthcare accreditation today extends beyond simply demonstrating compliance with established requirements. Increasing emphasis is being placed on the effectiveness of organizational systems, leadership, safety culture and, importantly, measurable outcomes for patients.

Accreditation can therefore help healthcare organizations identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen their culture of safety and build confidence among patients, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

Four Key Issues to Shape the Discussion

The AACI Leadership Exclusive Discussion will focus on four key areas influencing the future of international hospital accreditation.

These include the direction and evolution of international hospital accreditation; global expectations for healthcare quality and patient safety; emerging challenges facing healthcare organizations; and AACI Version 7.0, including how organizations can prepare for the new standards.

The forum will explore trends in international accreditation and risk management, as well as emerging challenges such as digital technology, health data protection, cybersecurity, healthcare workforce shortages and rising patient expectations.

The discussion on AACI Version 7.0 will also address key concepts intended to help healthcare organizations assess their readiness, conduct gap analyses and develop appropriate plans to strengthen management systems and patient-care processes.

Digital Transformation Creates New Challenges for Healthcare Quality

As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, the scope of quality management and patient safety is also expanding.

Digital health technologies offer significant opportunities to improve healthcare delivery, efficiency and access. At the same time, they introduce new risks that healthcare organizations must be prepared to manage.

Protecting sensitive health information and strengthening cybersecurity have consequently become increasingly important considerations alongside traditional clinical quality and patient safety.

Healthcare organizations must also respond to workforce shortages and changing patient expectations while maintaining service quality and building systems capable of adapting to future challenges.

These developments are changing the way healthcare organizations approach accreditation, placing greater emphasis on organizational resilience, leadership and the ability to manage emerging risks.

AACI Senior Executives to Share Strategic Perspectives

The forum will feature two senior AACI executives who will share their experience, perspectives and strategic insights on the development of international healthcare quality.

Mr. Kresimir Antonio Paliska, Executive Senior Vice President & Group CEO, AACI America, will join the discussion alongside Dr. Somporn Kumphong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Senior Vice President & CEO, AACI Asia Pacific.

The two executives are expected to provide perspectives on international healthcare accreditation, quality improvement and how healthcare organizations can prepare for changes in accreditation standards and global expectations.

Their participation will also provide an opportunity for healthcare leaders in the region to gain insights into the future direction of accreditation and the role of leadership in developing safer and more effective healthcare systems.

Preparing Healthcare Organizations for the Future

The forum is aimed at healthcare executives, medical professionals, quality specialists and professionals involved in healthcare organizational development, providing an opportunity to exchange knowledge and explore new perspectives on international accreditation.

As accreditation frameworks continue to evolve, healthcare organizations are increasingly expected not only to meet standards but also to demonstrate that their systems can deliver effective, safe and sustainable outcomes for patients.

The AACI Leadership Exclusive Discussion is therefore expected to provide a platform for participants to explore how accreditation, leadership, risk management and organizational development can work together to strengthen healthcare quality and patient safety.

The “AACI Leadership Exclusive Discussion: Shaping the Future of International Hospital Accreditation” will take place on September 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, Bangkok.

 

Source :  www.aacihealthcare.com