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With 16 accreditation elements impacting on-site, remote, and hybrid workforces, GHA For Business provides an external validation of an organization’s commitment to the safety, health, and well-being of its employees, customers, and visitors. It is designed for any organization focused on return-to-work strategies, sustaining a culture of resiliency, and developing a more purposeful vision, mission, and values around well-being. The building of organizational resiliency increases productivity and maximizes profits while keeping employees engaged and empowered. Global Healthcare Accreditation brings the gold standard to organizational resiliency with GHA For Business.
Accreditation provides organizations with a validation of benefits. Employees are often unaware and otherwise unengaged with company benefits; Achievement of accreditation and the use of the GHA For Business seal allows organizations to communicate internally making employees more aware and re-engaged with a company's offerings.
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Employees are often disconnected from their work because of stress, personal issues, poor health, and various other concerns. Through accreditation, an organization demonstrates a commitment to the safety, health, & well-being of their employees, re-establishing trust, confidence, and connection between employee and employer, increasing workforce productivity.
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While many companies saw reduced bottom line due to unforeseen challenges like office closure, disrupted supply chain, physical meeting cancellations, and more, GHA For Business emerged to offer organizations the necessary framework and virtual resources needed to build resilient corporate policies that ensure minimum disruption and maximized profit through operational efficiency and safety.
Amid much disruption, organizations can still thrive with the right policies, procedures, and protocols in place to address health safety risks. GHA For Business supports building the kind of resiliency that is flexible for any type of organization and prioritizes both process and the well-being of their people.
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A third-party validation gives businesses a competitive edge in demonstrating to current and future employees a commitment to their well-being. The GHA For Business seal shows that the employer has prioritized safety, health, and well-being in their organization.
GHA For Business has an all encompassing set of 16 elements designed to set the threshold for benefits offered to employees. By validating benefits, organizations demonstrate an employee-focused vision and mission around well-being, raising the bar for future investment in employee benefits.
Show Your Commitment to the Health and Well-being of Your Employees, Clients, and Guests
The accreditation confirms an organization's dedication to safety, health, and well-being by demonstrating compliance with best practices, regulations, and guidelines.
Employees, customers, and visitors will benefit from clear, transparent, and informed policies that show an organization prioritizes health and well-being for all stakeholders.
Plans are put to the test during accreditation with direction to develop, adapt, and verify protocols, policies, and procedures pertaining to authoritative guidelines and best practices.
Accreditation provides a unique value proposition that helps companies stand out in their respective verticals, strengthening employee retention, employee recruitment, and public relations.
Get a Detailed and Comprehensive Report Including Scoring and Feedback for Each Accreditation Element
The program covers 16 essential elements that should be a high-priority for today’s businesses.
The report will include findings and recommendations* from an assigned expert reviewer.
*For elements that are not fully compliant
Organizations will have access to online training, a web portal with detailed instructions, accreditation handbook, resources and support from the assigned reviewer.
Each element includes guidance and clear descriptions of required documents that must be submitted for accreditation
President and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Arizona Healthcare.
“With the pandemic, healthcare personnel have confronted a perfect storm of conditions that threaten their health, well-being, and ability to perform their jobs. Our greatest asset is our people, and prioritizing their safety and well-being has and always will be a top priority for our organization. We chose GHA For Business as it supports best-in-class responses to the pandemic, builds organizational resiliency, and prioritizes a culture of safety, health, and well-being in the workplace.”
Chief Executive Officer, CareATC
"In healthcare, safety is always a priority. Achieving the GHA For Business accreditation reflects our commitment to our employees, clients and patients to create a safe and healthy environment for everyone. We're not just about meeting basic standards of safety; we're about exceeding them to truly create a gold standard for ourselves and the industry. We look forward to sustaining a culture of resiliency with this one-of-a-kind accreditation."
The Most Value-Driven Accreditation for any Business in 2022
*GHA For Business seal can be used upon official accreditation.
Includes access to online training program and resource center plus directory listing and other added value.
Multiple locations will be treated as a network and if policies are unified throughout the networked locations, a sample percentage of locations will be reviewed and billed for accreditation per number of employees at each location. Network pricing will be determined at the time of application.
Reaccreditation fee every three years is based on the number of full-time employees within the organization at the locations being accredited at the time of reaccreditation. Reaccreditation after three years is evaluated against updated standards. It is not a full survey review upon reaccreditation.
Annual fees are designed to cover access to resources, updates, and the review of the compliance/self-assessment form. Having an initial fee and annual fees provides financial convenience over a larger upfront fee and is normal practice for accreditation bodies.
Global Healthcare Accreditation For Business brings you a set of comprehensive guidelines that ensure any organization is built for resiliency and able to conquer any pandemic or disruption.
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GHA For Business accreditation provides organizations with the following benefits:
• Assurance that the organization has obtained an expert third party validation confirming commitment to safety, health and well-being through demonstrated compliance with best practices, regulations, and guidelines.
• Renewed employee trust and confidence in the employer’s support for and ability to provide a consistently safe and health-focused workplace through informed policies and planning; mitigation of infection risk; maintenance of a safe working environment; and prioritization of employee safety, health, and well-being.
• Guidelines and practical recommendations for ensuring a workplace that mitigates risk and prioritizes health and wellbeing while still being able to meet the business demands of clients and customers.
• A unique accreditation to provide a competitive edge in recruitment and retention.
Employees need to have trust and confidence that their employers will prioritize their health and safety when returning to work. GHA For Business ensures organizations have created and implemented policies and procedures that prioritize and support a safe, healthy, and sustainable return to the physical workplace. The program is specifically designed to provide a framework for risk reduction and to build resiliency. These are important factors in bringing employees back to work, reducing vaccine hesitancy, retention, new employee recruitment, and building customer trust and confidence.
The cost to apply for accreditation is determined by the number of employees within your business. See the pricing section on this page for your specific investment level.
Yes, multiple locations with be treated as a network and if policies are unified throughout the networked locations, a sample percentage of locations will be reviewed and billed for accreditation per number of employees at each location. Network pricing will be determined at the time of application. Email gha4biz@ghaccreditation.com for information on special considerations and pricing.
Yes, GHA For Business is available and relevant for businesses located all over the globe. To apply, simply go to: https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/gha-for-business
The accreditation is valid for 3 years.
Yes, to be eligible for accreditation, the organization must offer medical coverage, prescription coverage, behavioral health support, and worker’s compensation (wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment). If national health coverage and or social benefits are provided by the government, these should be comparable to what is specified above, with the organization subsidizing any benefits not offered by the government. Contact us if you are unsure whether you meet these requirements.
It depends on the resources dedicated to the accreditation process. Most organizations should be able to comply with the accreditation requirements in 2-3 months.
Complementary online training on the accreditation elements and process is included in the accreditation pricing to assist your leadership and staff prepare for the accreditation.
No, the accreditation is completed entirely online via the submission and review of required documentation and data.
Organizations that do not initially achieve accreditation will have 90 days to achieve compliance with the accreditation elements. GHA will schedule a call with you to address any deficiencies and provide guidance on developing an action plan.
Having robust cleaning and sanitation protocols is an important aspect of ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. But it is just one of many elements. GHA For Business ensures organizations have implemented a framework of policies and procedures that prioritize and support a safe, healthy, and sustainable return to the physical workplace. This includes elements such as continuous quality improvement, staff education and training, emergency preparedness, and a commitment to behavioral, mental and emotional well-being, among others. The accreditation elements are based on the most up-to-date research available and are designed to build upon and enhance international authoritative and local regulations and guidelines.
Yes, GHA For Business is designed for any organization focused on returning to work and building and sustaining a culture of resiliency against a variety of health and safety risks either current or in the future.
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