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Key Aspects of NABH Accreditation

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NABH Standards (5th Edition, April 2020):

  • This edition provides detailed requirements for hospitals and healthcare organizations, with an emphasis on quality, patient safety, and ethical practices.
  • The standards are globally recognized by institutions like the International Society for Quality in Healthcare.

Ready-to-use NABH Document Templates:

  • Comprehensive document kits designed to assist hospitals in achieving NABH accreditation.
  • The kit includes templates and documents related to system procedures, manuals, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), audit checklists, formats, and compliance matrices.
  • The content is in simple English and editable format, making it easy for hospitals to customize as per their specific requirements.

Consultancy Process for NABH Accreditation:

  • Micro-level Survey: Assess the current hospital management system.
  • Documentation Preparation: Develop necessary documents as per NABH standards for various departments and functions.
  • Awareness Programs: Conduct programs for all hospital staff across all levels to inform them about NABH standards and processes.
  • Policy and Quality Indicators: Establish a clear policy and set quality indicators.
  • Implementation: Train personnel and implement the documented procedures and formats.
  • Self-Assessment: Evaluate the hospital’s compliance with NABH standards through internal audits and self-assessments.
  • NABH Application: Apply for NABH accreditation, followed by addressing feedback from the initial application.

Document Templates Included in the Kit:

  • Manuals: A comprehensive hospital manual (8 files) and department-specific manuals (45 files).
  • System and Health Procedures: Procedures covering system and health & safety processes (17 total procedures).
  • Process Approaches and SOPs: Detailed process approaches (16 files) and standard operating procedures (89 SOPs).
  • Forms and Formats: 91 blank forms and system formats.
  • Audit Checklists: Over 250 audit questions to help assess compliance with NABH standards.
  • Compliance Matrix: An Excel file to track compliance with specific NABH clauses.

Steps in the NABH Accreditation Process:

  • Steering Committee: Form a committee to oversee the entire process.
  • Training: Train both internal auditors and the broader hospital staff on NABH procedures.
  • Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits and correct any non-conformities.
  • Pre-assessment and Final Audits: Schedule pre-assessments and final audits with NABH assessors.
  • Corrective Actions: Respond to non-conformities identified during audits and submit corrective actions to NABH.

How This Consultancy Helps

  • Guided Process: From initial surveys to final accreditation, the consultancy helps hospitals understand and implement the necessary steps for achieving NABH certification.
  • Complete Documentation: The ready-made documents help streamline the process and reduce the burden of creating templates from scratch.
  • Customization and Adaptability: The editable formats allow healthcare providers to easily modify documents as per their specific organizational needs and structure.