1. What is NABH
NABH stands for the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers. It is an autonomous body established by the Quality Council of India (QCI), a government organization, to establish and operate accreditation programs for healthcare organizations in India.
The primary goal of NABH accreditation is to set standards and assess the quality and safety of healthcare services provided by hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. NABH accreditation evaluates various aspects of healthcare delivery, including patient care, clinical processes, infrastructure, infection control, and patient safety practices.
Accreditation by NABH signifies that a healthcare organization meets internationally recognized standards of quality and safety in healthcare delivery. It helps healthcare providers enhance patient trust, improve organizational efficiency, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
NABH accreditation is voluntary but highly sought after by healthcare organizations in India, as it demonstrates their commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services and adherence to best practices in patient care and safety.
2. Types of NABH Accreditation in India
In India, the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) offers several types of accreditation programs to cater to different types of healthcare organizations and their specific needs.
Here are two types of NABH accreditation:
1. Entry level NABH or NABH Certification
There are multiple types of NABH certification or Entry level NABH certification: –
- NABH Entry Level Certification of Hospital
- NABH Entry Level Certification of SHCO
- NABH Entry Level Certification of AYUSH Centre
- NABH Entry Level Certification of AYUSH Hospital
- NABH Certification Nursing Programme Accredited Applicant
- NABH Medical Labs Certification
- NABH Emergency Department Certification
2. Full NABH Accreditation or NABH Accreditation
- NABH Accreditation of Hospital (More than 50 Beds)
- NABH Accreditation of Small Healthcare Organisation (Less Than 50 Beds)
- NABH Accreditation of Blood Bank
- Medical Imaging Services Accreditation Program
- NABH Accreditation of Dental Health Care Service Providers (DHSP)
- NABH Accreditation of Allopathic Clinic
- NABH Accreditation of AYUSH Hospital
- NABH Accreditation of Panchakarma Clinic
- NABH Accreditation of Clinical Trial (Ethics Committees)
- NABH Accreditation of Eye Care Organisation
