What is NABH, Introduction of NABH, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers, Benefits of NABH, Hospital NABH.pptx

Introduction of NABH, (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers)
How to Apply NABH, NABH Chapter, Standards, Why Hospital Requires NABH, Benefits of NABH, Stockholder of Hospital, What is QCI, Gk Sinha, Ghanendra Kumar Sinha

1. Introduction to NABH Accreditation By Ghanendra Kumar Sinha

2. NABH provides a framework for hospitals to ensure quality care and patient safety . What is NABH? The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI) . NABH is dedicated to setting high standards for hospitals and healthcare providers to ensure quality care and patient safety . Accreditation by NABH is a mark of trust, ensuring that hospitals follow internationally recognized best practices for delivering safe and effective healthcare. By - GK Sinha

3. What Is QCI (Quality Council of India) ? QCI is a government-backed organization established in 1997 . Mission: To improve quality standards across sectors. NABH is one of the constituent boards under QCI. Other boards: NABL, NABET, etc. By - GK Sinha

4. Why is NABH Important for Hospitals? Improves Patient Safety and Care Quality Builds trust among patients and healthcare stakeholders. Enhances hospital operations through structured processes . Provides national and international recognition . Improves the hospital's reputation and patient satisfaction. By - GK Sinha

5. Benefits of NABH Accreditation For Patients : Safe, reliable, and high-quality care. Better patient rights and engagement. For Hospitals : Streamlined processes and management. Enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction. Operational efficiency and risk management. For Staff : Clear roles and responsibilities. Better training and career growth opportunities. Clear job responsibilities and accountability Structured training and development programs Improved working environment Increased job satisfaction and career growth For Stakeholders : Increased trust from insurance agencies and healthcare partners.

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7. Standards of NABH Accreditation NABH has 10 chapters with 102 standards and 651 objective elements. AAC – Access, Assessment, and Continuity of Care COP – Care of Patients MOM – Management of Medication HIC – Hospital Infection Control CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement ROM – Responsibility of Management FMS – Facility Management and Safety HRM – Human Resource Management IM – Information Management PRE – Patient Rights and Education By - GK Sinha

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9. Key Focus Areas in NABH Standards Patient-Centered Care : Ensuring patient rights, safety, and dignity. Process Management : Standardizing hospital protocols and workflows. Risk Management : Identifying and reducing medical errors and safety issues. Staff Training : Skill enhancement through regular training and workshops. Documentation : Maintaining accurate medical records and audit trails. By - GK Sinha

10. NABH Accreditation Process Application Submission to NABH Self-Assessment by the hospital Pre-assessment Visit by NABH team Final Assessment (on-site evaluation) Implementation of Corrective Actions Accreditation Decision and Certification By - GK Sinha

11. Entry-Level Accreditation This is the first step for hospitals starting their quality journey. Process: Understand Entry-Level Standards : Focus on basic compliance with NABH requirements for patient safety, quality care, and hospital operations. Entry-level standards are a subset of the full NABH standards. Application Submission : Submit the application for entry-level accreditation on the NABH portal. Provide details and documentation of compliance with entry-level standards. Assessment by NABH : A team of assessors visits the hospital to evaluate compliance with entry-level standards. Accreditation Award : On successful compliance, the hospital is granted Entry-Level Accreditation . Valid for 2 years . By - GK Sinha

12. Moving to Full Accreditation After achieving entry-level accreditation, hospitals are expected to upgrade to full NABH accreditation . Timeline for Full Accreditation: Hospitals must apply for full accreditation within 2 years of obtaining entry-level accreditation. Steps: Prepare for Full Accreditation Standards : The hospital must now comply with all 651 objective elements under full NABH standards. Conduct a gap analysis to identify areas requiring improvement. Training and Implementation : Provide comprehensive training for staff on advanced quality and safety protocols. Ensure robust documentation of all hospital processes and policies. Application for Full Accreditation : Submit an application to upgrade to full accreditation. Provide evidence of compliance with all full accreditation standards. Assessment by NABH : The NABH assessor team will perform a final on-site assessment. Non-conformities, if any, must be rectified within a stipulated timeframe. Award of Full Accreditation : On successful compliance, the hospital receives full NABH accreditation. Valid for 3 years . By - GK Sinha

13. Presented By Ghanendra kumar Sinha By - GK Sinha