Key Takeaways

• Accreditation and licensure are essential for ensuring quality, safety, and legal compliance in tribal hospitals.
• Accreditation provides external validation that clinical and operational standards meet national benchmarks.
• Licensure and credentialing ensure that only qualified healthcare professionals provide patient care.
• These standards improve patient trust, reduce clinical risk, and strengthen organizational performance.
• Accredited and licensed facilities are better positioned to access funding, reimbursement programs, and healthcare networks.
• Strong governance and compliance systems support long-term sustainability for tribal health systems.