NABH Unveils 6 New Standards & Signs 3 Strategic MoUs in an Effort to Improvise Patient Care

NABH made a series of announcements in the arena of patient safety and digital healthcare recently. They further released new standards including the 1st Edition of Digital Health Accreditation Standards for Hospitals. 

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has recently unveiled six new NABH Standards and signed three strategic MoUs during the NABH Patient Safety Conference (NPSC '23) commemorating World Patient Safety Day 2023.

At this conference, NABH made a series of announcements in the arena of patient safety and digital healthcare. They further released new standards including the 1st Edition of Digital Health Accreditation Standards for Hospitals. 

The other standards include Entry Level Certification Standards for Dental Clinics, Certification Standards for Stroke Care Centres, Care Home Accreditation Standards comprising Dialysis, Dermatology and Day Care and 3rd Edition of Accreditation Standards for Dental Service Providers, aimed at enhancing healthcare quality and ensuring patient safety at the grassroots level.

Focused on quality in Patient Safety and Digital Health, the NABH conference aimed at improving healthcare quality, access, and cost-effectiveness. 

Moreover, the three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed. First, between NABH and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for the establishment of a Chair of Quality in the University. 

Second, the exchange of an MoU to promote Digital Health Initiatives occurred between NABH and Koita Foundation. The third one was signed between NABH and Nathealth for Healthcare Quality Promotional Initiatives during the conference. 

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, chairperson, NABH, said, "Our focus on promoting digital health initiatives in collaboration with Koita Foundation and Nathealth, on the other hand, holds the promise of revolutionising patient safety. By harnessing the power of technology, we aim to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and accuracy of healthcare services, aligned with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.' 

The constituent board of the Quality Council in India has been actively taking steps to improve patient safety and healthcare quality. 

Just a few days back, NABH signed a MoU with NATHEALTH, the Healthcare Federation of India, to reinforce patient safety, enhance the quality of healthcare services, and drive positive change in the healthcare ecosystem across the country. 

Earlier, NABH granted accreditation to the AIIMS Nagpur, making it the first AIIMS in the country to ever receive this recognition by the central board. The recognition enables an institution to demonstrate its dedication to patient safety and high-quality care, resulting in the best possible clinical outcomes.