Certification Scope & Categories
Global Medical Trust · Independent International Healthcare Certification Authority
1. Purpose
This page defines the formal scope of certification activities conducted by Global Medical Trust (GMT).
GMT provides structured certification pathways for healthcare institutions and regulated medical service providers operating within defined governance and compliance frameworks.
Certification standards are adapted according to the operational scope, risk exposure, and institutional structure of each entity type.
Certification does not constitute governmental accreditation and applies exclusively to the evaluated entity and approved scope.
2. Direct Clinical Care Institutions
2.1 Scope
Certification applies to institutions delivering direct medical care to patients within licensed healthcare environments.
Eligible entities include:
- Public Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Government Healthcare Institutions
- Surgical Centers
- Specialty Clinics
- Diagnostic & Ambulatory Centers
- Multi-Site Healthcare Networks
2.2 Evaluation Focus
Evaluation includes documented review of:
- Governance oversight structures
- Clinical leadership accountability
- Infection prevention and control systems
- Anesthesia and procedural safety protocols
- Regulatory licensing compliance
- Patient safety systems
- Risk management frameworks
- Internal audit and quality improvement mechanisms
Certification confirms documented institutional systems at the time of evaluation and does not extend beyond the approved scope of services.
3. Medical Transport & Emergency Services
3.1 Scope
Certification applies to regulated medical transport providers operating within emergency response and patient transfer environments.
Eligible entities include:
- Ambulance Providers
- Inter-Facility Medical Transport Services
- Cross-Border Medical Transport Organizations
3.2 Evaluation Focus
Evaluation includes documented review of:
- Licensed medical personnel verification
- Vehicle authorization and compliance
- Equipment inspection and maintenance logs
- Emergency response readiness
- Dispatch coordination protocols
- Patient transfer documentation systems
- Incident reporting mechanisms
- Liability coverage documentation
Certification applies only to the defined transport operations evaluated and does not replace national emergency licensing requirements.
4. International Medical Travel & Coordination Services
4.1 Scope
Certification applies to organizations facilitating cross-border medical care and patient coordination services.
Eligible entities include:
- Medical Tourism Facilitators
- International Patient Coordination Companies
- Cross-Border Case Management Organizations
- Post-Procedure Recovery Facilities operating under medical oversight
4.2 Evaluation Focus
Evaluation includes documented review of:
- Formal agreements with licensed healthcare providers
- Regulatory compliance documentation
- Patient intake and referral systems
- Risk disclosure and informed consent coordination procedures
- Data protection and confidentiality safeguards
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- International case management protocols
- Ethical marketing and representation practices
- Institutional governance structures
Certification standards emphasize structured coordination systems, transparency, accountability, and regulatory alignment.
5. Multi-Site Healthcare Networks
5.1 Scope
Certification may apply to organizations operating multiple healthcare facilities under centralized governance.
5.2 Evaluation Focus
Evaluation includes:
- Central governance structure
- Oversight of subsidiary facilities
- Standardized operational protocols
- System-wide risk management controls
- Consistent quality monitoring mechanisms
Certification may apply to the network as a whole or to individual facilities, depending on the scope evaluated.
6. Scope Limitations
Certification applies only to:
- The evaluated legal entity
- The defined operational category
- The approved services reviewed
- The stated validity period
Certification does not:
- Extend to affiliated entities not evaluated
- Cover individual practitioners unless separately certified
- Replace national regulatory approval
7. Cross-Category Consistency
While evaluation criteria are adapted according to entity type, all certification categories are assessed under consistent governance principles:
- Institutional accountability
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management oversight
- Documented operational systems
- Transparency and ethical conduct