JCI-Accredited Vein Clinic in Korea – 4 Consecutive Cycles

What is JCI accreditation?

Joint Commission International (JCI) is an independent organization that evaluates hospitals and clinics around the world against a common set of quality and patient-safety standards. It grew out of The Joint Commission, which has accredited US hospitals for decades. When a clinic is “JCI accredited”, a team of international surveyors has visited in person, observed real care, reviewed records and interviewed staff, and found that the clinic meets the required standards.

Accreditation is not permanent. Each award lasts a fixed period, typically three years, after which the clinic must be surveyed again. You can read about the organization itself at jointcommissioninternational.org .

How long has LEDAS been JCI accredited?

LEDAS first earned JCI accreditation in 2015 and has been re-accredited at every survey since. That gives four consecutive cycles:

1. 2015–2018
2. 2019–2022
3. 2022–2025
4. 2025–2028

Passing once shows a clinic can meet the standards. Passing four times in a row shows the systems are maintained year after year, not just prepared for a single inspection.

What does a JCI survey check?

The LEDAS survey covers about 1,200 items grouped into 14 categories. In plain terms, surveyors look at:

• Patient identification: making sure the right patient gets the right procedure on the right leg.
• Infection prevention: hand hygiene, sterilization and how the environment is cleaned. See our infection control page.
• Medication safety: how medicines, including local anesthetics and sclerosing agents, are stored, checked and given.
• Informed consent and patient rights: whether you receive clear information on options, risks and cost. See patient rights .
• Emergency readiness: resuscitation equipment, staff training and fire safety.
• Quality improvement: whether the clinic measures its own performance and fixes problems.

Why should JCI matter to me as a patient?

If you are travelling from abroad, you cannot easily check a clinic's safety culture yourself. JCI gives you an independent, internationally recognized benchmark. It means the clinic's processes have been examined by outsiders against the same standards used for hospitals in many countries.

What JCI does not tell you

Accreditation is about systems and safety, not about a specific doctor's skill or a guaranteed outcome. It does not replace asking questions about your diagnosis and treatment. Use it alongside other information, such as the doctor's training and how the clinic plans your follow-up. Our guide on how to choose a vein clinic in Korea lists other questions worth asking.

How does JCI shape my visit at LEDAS?

You will notice some JCI habits during your visit:

• Staff confirm your name and date of birth several times, especially before the procedure.
• The leg to be treated is confirmed and marked before treatment.
• You are asked about medicines and allergies, and an ECG is taken before treatment.
• Information on options, side effects and cost is given before you consent.
• Aftercare instructions are explained clearly, with interpretation if needed.

These steps can feel repetitive, but each one exists to prevent a known type of error.

Which other accreditations does LEDAS hold?

LEDAS is also accredited under the Korean Accreditation Program for Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients (KAHF), run by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, for 2019–2027, and received GHA accreditation in 2023. These focus specifically on care for international patients. Read more on our KAHF and GHA accreditation page and our awards page.

LEDAS accreditation timeline

JCI accreditation – frequently asked questions