# Healthcare quality accreditations in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-quality-accreditations-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-26T14:20:24.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Brazilian healthcare institutions have recently achieved various national and international certifications regarding quality, safety, and clinical excellence.

In late August 2026, Hospital Maranhense in São Luís received ONA Level 2 – Full Accreditation, while two hospitals in the Rede Total Care network, Hospital Luz Vila Mariana and Hospital Metropolitano Lapa, earned Qmentum International accreditation. 

Following these developments, Hospital Cassems de Dourados secured national certifications for its intensive care units, receiving the ‘Top Performer’ seal for ICU B and the ‘UTI Eficiente’ seal for ICU C. Additionally, Hospital Universitário Santa Terezinha (HUST) reported reaching a milestone of 1,130 high-complexity orthopedic surgeries since implementing its specialized service in 2023.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Brazilian hospitals achieve medical excellence milestones

Brazilian hospitals Cassems de Dourados and HUST have achieved significant milestones in intensive care certification and high-complexity orthopedic surgical services, respectively.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-hospitals-achieve-medical-excellence-milestones

### 2026-08-20: Brazilian hospitals receive major healthcare quality accreditations

Brazilian hospitals Hospital Maranhense, Hospital Luz Vila Mariana, and Hospital Metropolitano Lapa have received major healthcare accreditations for patient safety and quality of care.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-hospitals-receive-major-healthcare-quality-accreditations

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