National Accreditation Board for Hospitalsand Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent authority of the Quality Council of India. It is adequately structured to meet the coveted consumer needs for quality management in healthcare. It establishes and operates NABH standards and accreditation programs for healthcare organizations, although it is a fully autonomous facility. It is supported by all members of the chain, including consumers, the government, and healthcare.
NABH standards for hospitals
NABH carefully verifies the hospital's compliance with the standards it establishes to assess whether
The operation of the hospital is based on the sound principles of a systemic organization.
NABH standards are implemented and institutionalized in the operation of the health unit.
Comprehensive core values for patient safety and quality of care are fully established and belong to employees and management at all levels.
The structured quality improvement program is currently based on a continuous monitoring process of patient care.
The implementation of the standards can be applied to the following medical facilities and is evaluated by the NABH Accreditation Consultants:
Hospitals
Blood banks
Dental facilities
Wellness centers
Small health organizations
Diagnostic centers
Medical imaging services
Oral replacement therapy centers.
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NABH Accreditation Benefits
Measures the level of performance of the healthcare organization based on NABH standards thanks to an accurate external evaluation by specialist colleagues.
It grants public recognition to the accredited body and, therefore, promotes its image in society.
This greatly benefits patients by ensuring
- High-quality care and security.
- Services are provided by qualified and approved medical personnel.
- Periodic evaluation of patient satisfaction.
- Your rights are carefully respected and protected.
Motivate employees with employee satisfaction and promote lifelong learning, a positive work environment, leadership skills, and personal responsibility for clinical processes.
It stimulates the continuous improvement of the organization and helps to demonstrate the commitment to the quality of patient care.
Improves community confidence in the services offered by the health organization.
It allows health units to compete with the best in this segment.
It allows for an objective splicing system by insurance companies and other external agents.
Provides access to reliable and certified information on health facilities, infrastructure, and levels of care.
How can health boards help with NABH accreditation?
Organizations that want to become NABH accredited can use the professional services of healthcare providers (HCF) to implement them. HCFs provide comprehensive advice, including training, implementation, and support for NABH accreditation through:
Obtain a copy of the NABH standards and help the organization self-assess the compliance status of certain standards.
Identify the gaps that need your attention and develop a robust action plan to fill them.
Successful implementation of the plan to ensure that NABH standards are fully integrated into the functional aspects of the organization.
Help with submitting the NABH evaluation request form after receiving a copy and then paying the required fees.
Coordination with the NABH team to obtain the dates and names of the evaluators of the evaluation program.
Facilitate the NABH assessment, which includes an on-site visit to selected patient rooms and departments. The evaluation also includes interviews with patients, residents, and employees. In addition, HCF assists the assessment team in making site visits to resolve problems related to medical devices, infrastructure, infection control mechanisms, and security measures. All of these steps are an integral part of the process.
Receive recommendations and receive specific NABH certification.
Help the organization maintain a quality-based program to continually improve patient care.