US-based compliance specialist Thomas Terranova outlines how accreditation drives growth
More than half of approximately 35 million aesthetic procedures performed globally are now non-surgical, and the global aesthetics market is projected to grow substantially over the coming years.1,2 However, regulatory oversight has not always kept pace with this expansion. The Royal College of Surgeons has highlighted variation in regulation, practitioner qualifications and education across countries, contributing to inconsistencies in clinical practice, governance and patient safety.3
Across all specialties, accreditation is an external quality assessment through which an independent non-governmental organisation, dedicated to standards development and oversight, evaluates an organisation against established standards for safety, quality and operational performance. In healthcare, the process focuses heavily on patient safety principles.4
Effective accreditation should be proportionate to the risks associated with the services provided, delivering safety standards comparable to or exceeding those found in hospitals without imposing…
