Is NABH mandatory for hospital?

A circular notified by the directorate general of health services on May 12, 2009, states “It has now been decided that NABH accreditation is compulsory for hospitals for empanelment under CGHS. Each hospital would typically have to spend Rs 7.5 lakh to comply with the certification procedures.

Why NABH is mandatory?

NABH accreditation clamps down on inflated bills and irregularities that fall under the category of CIS. Also, the mandate ensures fair billing process and quality treatment in hospitals across India. These will only help patients seeking quality treatment in exchange for the money they’ve spent.

What are the requirements for NABH?

Outline of NABH Standards :

• Access, Assessment and Continuity of Care (AAC).
• Care of Patients (COP).
• Management of Medication (MOM).
• Patient Rights and Education (PRE).
• Hospital Infection Control (HIC).

What is NABH pre accredited?

NABH shall issue a Pre Accreditation Entry Level certificate to the hospital with a validity of two years. The certificate has a unique number and period of validity. The certificate is accompanied by scope of certification. The applicant HCO must make all payment due to NABH, before the onsite assessment is conducted.

What is nabl and Nabh?

About NABH / NABL Accreditation National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) provides confirmity assessment body’s accreditation to Medical Labs as per International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

Why is hospital accreditation important?

Accreditation to a health care organisation stimulates continuous improvement. It enables the organisation in demonstrating commitment to quality care. It raises community confidence in the services provided by the health care organisation. It also provides opportunity to healthcare unit to benchmark with the best.

What is full form of QCI?

Quality Council of India (QCI) was set up in 1997 jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry represented by the three premier industry associations i.e. Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce …

How many types of hospital accreditation are there?

These agencies include the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the American Medical Accreditation Program (AMAP), the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission/Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (AAHC/URAC), and the …

How do hospitals get NABH Accreditation?

The organizations can obtain the application form for NABH Accreditation from NABH Secretariat or download it from the web-site. The application form should be accompanied with the required application fee. Hospitals should also submit a signed document ‘Terms and Conditions for Maintaining NABH Accreditation’.