Knowledge, Network, Voice – Action
The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) educates, connects, and empowers professionals to lift quality standards everywhere.
Improving Quality in Healthcare Since 1985
The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) is a leading organisation dedicated to improving healthcare safety and quality worldwide. As a neutral, not-for-profit Community, we bring together clinicians, executives, policymakers, regulators, and patient advocates from across 80+ countries to support system-wide transformation.
Through our educational courses, membership programmes, globally recognised external evaluation, and yearly conference, ISQua gives healthcare professionals the tools, peer support, and global platform to turn knowledge into action.
Our Mission
To inspire and drive improvement in the quality and safety of healthcare worldwide through education and knowledge sharing, external evaluation, supporting health systems, and connecting people through global networks.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the global leader of transformation in healthcare quality and safety for all.
Our Values
These are the core values that guide our organisation in the pursuit of higher quality healthcare.
Excellence
We keep learning, improving, and asking the hard questions – so we, and the people we work with, keep raising the bar in healthcare quality and patient safety.
Evidence-Based
Decisions, standards, and courses are grounded in peer-reviewed research and global case data – so you act on what works, not what’s fashionable.
Person-Centred
Patients and families co-design our guidance, ensuring that dignity, respect, and shared decision-making remain non-negotiable in every care setting.
Sustainability
Quality care must also be climate-resilient. We embed environmental stewardship into accreditation principles, education tracks, and advocacy.
Equity
We prioritise access for low- and middle-income countries, marginalised communities, and early-career professionals.
Integrity
Independent governance, open financial reporting, and conflict-of-interest safeguards keep our advice impartial and our reputation trustworthy.
ISQua’s 2022–2026 Strategy
Our current board-approved strategy focuses on 3 key strategic objectives to drive our mission more effectively:
- Increase Value: More relevant resources. Easier access to content. A brand-new website. We’re simplifying how you learn, connect, and get value from ISQua – every day.
- Extend Reach: Increasing access, supporting underserved communities, and ensuring diverse perspectives are part of every conversation.
- Strengthen Partnerships: Deeper partnerships. Joint projects. More shared knowledge. We’re teaming up with like-minded organisations to drive bigger change, faster.
Join us to improve your Knowledge, build your Network, make your Voice heard, and take Action.
Knowledge
Provide trusted, evidence-based learning and research to support quality improvement.
Network
Connect healthcare professionals from all over the world to collaborate and share expertise.
Voice
Amplify the voices of healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to drive global change.
Action
Turn knowledge into practical solutions that improve care quality, transform systems, and save lives.
Our Impact
ISQua’s work spans education, evaluation, publication, and international advocacy. Here’s how:
Education & Knowledge Sharing
Online courses, certificates, and webinars help professionals apply evidence-based practices and grow their careers.
External Evaluation & Accreditation
Through the IEEA, we benchmark standards that help organisations prove (and improve) their commitment to safe, effective care.
Publication
We develop and publish journals, white papers, and resources for the development of health and social care standards.
Global Networking & Advocacy
Conferences, peer groups, and communities of practice connect 80+ countries, giving members a powerful collective voice.
Our History
ISQua began with a simple conviction: when healthcare professionals learn from one another, patients everywhere benefit. Founded in 1985, ISQua began as a small group of visionaries working to improve healthcare safety through global collaboration.
Since then, we’ve grown into a worldwide organisation supporting thousands of professionals across 80+ countries. Over the decades, ISQua has supported health system reforms, accreditation development, and the spread of quality improvement training across continents. And we’re still growing.
Our People
Researchers, nurses, economists, patient advocates – our board, staff, experts, and Fellows span every region and discipline. Get to know the passionate professionals behind our non-profit below.
Our Partners
We collaborate with trusted healthcare organisations worldwide – like WHO, Institute of Healthcare Improvement, and leading universities – to improve standards, share best practices, and drive meaningful reform.
Legal Information
The International Society for Quality in Health Care Company Limited by Guarantee (ISQua)
- Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20072445
- Charity Number: CHY 18724
- Company Registered Number: 461093
- Address: Suite 210, 2nd Floor, South Point, Herbert House, Harmony Row, Dublin 2, D02 H270, Ireland
ISQua is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and does not endorse specific commercial products or services.
Our Commitment to Transparency & Impact
Explore how ISQua allocates resources through our audited annual reports. See how your contributions support global initiatives, innovation, and lasting improvements in healthcare.
Your Connection to the Latest in Healthcare Safety & Quality
We bring you the latest research, expert opinions, and industry updates in healthcare safety and quality – so you’re always in the know.
