Accreditation Services
Puskesmas Accreditation
Community Health Centres (Puskesmas) are accredited against the standards set by the Minister of Health through Minister of Health Decree (KMK) No. HK.01.07/MENKES/165/2023, comprising 5 chapters, 35 standards, 82 criteria and 328 assessment elements.
Mandatory requirements
All of the following requirements must be met before a survey request can be verified.
- A valid business licence and registration with the Ministry of Health
- The Head of the Puskesmas holds at least a bachelor's degree in health and has completed Puskesmas management training
- The ASPAK facility & equipment system is 100% complete and validated by the District/City Health Office
- All medical and health personnel hold a professional registration certificate (STR); at least 80% of medical personnel hold a valid practice licence (SIP)
- Reporting of National Quality Indicators (INM) and Patient Safety Incidents (IKP) for the last 12 months
Stages and deadlines
Every stage carries a binding deadline, so a facility always knows where the process stands and who it is waiting on.
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Survey request
The facility completes the mandatory requirements, then submits a survey request together with the application letter, self-assessment results, and other registration documents.
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Institution response
The institution states whether the request is accepted within 2 working days of it arriving.
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Document verification
Completeness of the requirements is checked within 14 working days. If anything is missing, the facility has 5 working days to supply it.
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Agreement and scheduling
The survey date, costs, and terms are set out in a written agreement; the surveyor team is appointed free of any conflict of interest.
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Conducting the survey
Supporting documents for each assessment element are uploaded at least 7 days before the survey. The survey is conducted on site or in hybrid form depending on the facility type.
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Decision and certificate
The surveyor report is submitted within 2 working days, the institution’s recommendation within 3 working days, and the electronic certificate is issued within 14 working days of the survey.
Deadlines follow the Accreditation Survey Technical Guidelines (Director General of Health Services Decree No. HK.02.02/I/3991/2022).
Accreditation Survey Fees
Accreditation survey fees are set by the Minister of Health, not by the accreditation body. The table below is copied directly from the annex to that decree.
- 2 people · 3 days Rp 15.840.000
Surveyor accommodation and transport are not included.
Accreditation Survey FeesFrequently asked questions
How long does puskesmas accreditation take from application to certificate?
The institution responds to a request within 2 working days and verifies the documents within 14 working days. After the survey, the electronic certificate is issued by the Ministry of Health within 14 working days.
How many days does a puskesmas accreditation survey take?
The survey is conducted by 2 surveyors over 3 days on site, or 1 day online plus 2 days on site when the hybrid method is used.
What are the puskesmas accreditation levels?
There are five levels: Paripurna, Utama, Madya, Dasar, and Not Accredited. The level is determined from the score of each chapter against the thresholds set in the Survey Technical Guidelines.
When must a puskesmas apply for re-accreditation?
Accreditation is valid for 5 years. A re-survey request must be submitted at least 3 months before the certificate expires.
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