NABH MITRA PROGRAM – Launch

The NABH MITRA Empanelment Programme has been officially launched to build a nationwide network of verified professionals and organisations (“MITRAs”) who will support hospitals with NABH Accreditation, Certification, and digital health transformation, especially across Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities in India.

The last date to submit applications for empanelment is October 10,2025

About the Programme

The initiative offers a structured, transparent framework for MITRAs—trusted companions to hospitals—who will guide healthcare organisations through quality improvement and digital enablement in line with NABH standards. Empanelled MITRAs will be listed on the NABH website with verified credentials and areas of expertise.

Categories of MITRAs

Digital MITRA: Supports hospitals in implementing NABH Digital Health Standards and IT enablement through structured digital health consultancy. Digital MITRA category has additional training and experience requirements

Organisational MITRAs: Support hospitals for both Full Accreditation and Entry-Level Certification.

Individual MITRAs: Independently support hospitals mainly for Entry-Level Certification.

Who Can Apply:

Individual MITRAs: Qualified professionals with at least one successful accreditation or certification support project and one NABH-certified professional (current assessors not eligible).

Organisational MITRAs: Registered companies, LLPs, trusts, societies, or proprietorship entities operational for at least one year, with experience supporting minimum three hospitals through accreditation or certification. Must have at least two NABH-certified professionals (current NABH assessors not eligible).

Application Process & Fees

i. Apply via the NABH online portal by October 10, 2025.
ii. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and required training.
iii.Empanelment fee for a three-year period: ₹20,000 + GST (Individual MITRA), ₹50,000 + GST (Organisational MITRA).
iv.Training program charges: ₹25,000 + GST for MITRA, ₹15,000 + GST for Digital MITRA (paid after selection)

Additional Information

i. MITRAs will play a key role in enabling hospitals to achieve NABH standards and strengthen India’s healthcare quality framework
ii. Empanelment does not imply endorsement or financial association by NABH.
iii.Maintaining high standards, transparency, and ethical conduct is compulsory.

Source: https://portal.nabh.co/Announcement/MEP_Concept.pdf

Industry update: Constitution of Medical Device related adverse Event Committee in Medical Colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) public notice, dated July 13, 2025, addresses the monitoring, assessment, and prevention of adverse events associated with medical devices through the constitution of a Medical Device related Adverse Event Committee (MDAEC) in each medical college.

Here’s a breakdown of the advisory:

Intent of the Advisory:

The core intent of this advisory is to enhance patient safety and improve the quality of healthcare delivery by systematically collecting, analyzing, and responding to adverse events related to medical devices. It acknowledges that medical devices are crucial in modern healthcare but can cause harm, necessitating a robust monitoring system. The advisory emphasizes the integration of medical colleges into the Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI), launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), to monitor these adverse events and risks nationwide. This program aims to provide data to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to support regulatory action and guide improvements in clinical practice.

Role of Medical Colleges:

Medical colleges are identified as ideal hubs for Materiovigilance due to their diverse patient populations and access to advanced healthcare technologies.

The advisory outlines several strategic advantages for medical colleges becoming a Medical Device Adverse Events Monitoring Centre (MDMC), including:

Academic Recognition: Enhancing the institution’s stature as a contributor to national public health and regulatory science.
Professional Development: Providing faculty and students hands-on exposure to post-market surveillance, risk assessment, and patient safety.
Infrastructure Enhancement: Gaining access to MvPI resources, training modules, and national-level collaboration.
Policy Influence: Offering opportunities to contribute to evidence-based recommendations and medical
device regulations.
Patient Safety: Ensuring early detection and response to device malfunctions, directly improving clinical outcomes.

Key Directives for Medical Colleges:

The advisory mandates the following actions for all medical institutions:

Establishment of MDAEC: Each medical institution is advised to set up a committee to monitor adverse events related to medical devices.
Registration with IPC: This committee must be registered with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC). The enrollment form is available on the IPC website.
Website Disclosure: The medical institution’s website must indicate the name of the Coordinator/Convenor and additional members of the committee.
Chairperson: The Medical Superintendent will ordinarily be the Chairperson of this committee.
Registration Date: The website should also indicate the date of MDAEC registration.
Pharmacovigilance Committee Update: Institutions are also reminded to update the names of Pharmacovigilance Committee members on their website.

Timeline: This process has to be completed before July 31, 2025.

Source:https://www.nmc.org.in/MCIRest/open/getDocument?path=/Documents/Public/Portal/LatestNews/Public%20Notice%20dt%2013-07-2025.pdfhttps://www.nmc.org.in/MCIRest/open/getDocument?path=/Documents/Public/Portal/LatestNews/Public%20Notice%20dt%2013-07-2025.pdf

Industry Information Update – BIS – Sector wise Calendar for Upcoming Webinars

Bureau of Indian Standards is organising Sector specific awareness programs

In order to spread the awareness among the concerned stakeholders, manufacturers, importers and common consumers BIS is organising ‘Interactive lecture series and Sector-wise webinar’ on the below mentioned topics.

Manufacturers including MSMEs are requested to attend the above webinars based on their respective business interests for a particular sector.

Participation in these webinars does not require any preregistration and can be joined conveniently and remotely through Computer / Laptops / Mobiles.

The link for joining these webinars are hosted well in advance on BIS Website: www.bis.gov.in

Source: https://www.bis.gov.in/

Industry Information Update – HOSPEX–QAI Quality Culture Award 2025

4th Edition of  HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences will be held at Kochi, Kerala from Aug 22nd – 24th 2025. This is Kerala’s first B2B Medical Expo which will take place at KINFRA International Exhibition Centre, Kakanad, Kochi, Kerala

As a part of the Expo, to encourage, nurture the Culture of Practicing Quality in Small Hospitals, Hospex-QAI Quality Culture Award 2025 is designed this year.

About the Award:

The award is a joint initiative of HOSPEX India and QAI.

This award is a recognition of the Quality Focus that is built in Small Hospitals and the efforts taken by Small Hospitals to make Quality a Culture in their clinical settings.

For any Practice to become a Culture needs lot of commitment in any organisation. This award is created to motivate healthcare facilities to come forward and pitch their Quality Practices which have become a Culture in their settings.

About HOSPEX:       

Hospex is the initiative of Trithvam Integris, a company that specialises in managing Health and Medical Fair Events. Hospex is solely focused on digital health, healthcare and organising conferences for the medical industry by a group of doctors.

HOSPEX 2025 is the only Medical & Healthcare Exhibition in Kerala targeting Hospitals, Other Healthcare organisations, Medical Device Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Startups, Innovators in Health Tech and Med tech space.

The core focus of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2025 (Fourth Edition) is Medical Knowledge dissemination thereby hosts multitude of conferences focused on the futuristic trends in the medical industry. These conferences provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new products and technologies, network with other professionals in the field, and stay up-to-date on the recent and futuristic developments in the industry

About QAI – Quality & Accreditation Institute

Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI) is an International Accreditation Body that provides Accreditation/ Certification to Healthcare Organisations (Hospitals, Clinics, Dental centres, Eye Clinics, Imaging centres, IVF centres, Dialysis centres, Home Care, Stroke centres, Telehealth services, Hair Transplant Centres, Bone Marrow Transplant centres, Rehabilitation centres, Ambulatory care centres etc.).

QAI provides a platform to stakeholders including professionals and organisations, associated with Quality in any way, to share their wisdom and Knowledge in order to make healthcare services delivering better outcomes.

QAI is closely working with stakeholders including Government agencies to support accredited healthcare facilities in terms of empanelment and other benefits.

Target Segment:

Any healthcare facility such as Hospitals, Clinics, Dental centres, Eye Clinics, Imaging centres, IVF centres, Dialysis centres, Home Care providers, Stroke centres, Telehealth services, Hair Transplant Clinics, Bone Marrow Transplant centres, Rehabilitation centres, Ambulatory care centres etc.).

Wellness Centres offering AYUSH Services

Applicants can be from Private or Government settings.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must have implemented a Quality Management System/ Patient Safety Program/ any Certification or Accreditation Program for a minimum period of last 3 years continuously
  • QAI accredited healthcare facility will be given preference
  • Applicant can be from any part of India

Application Form Content:

  • To be filled in the format given
  • General Information about the Healthcare facility
  • Specific information about Quality Practices/ Certifications / Accreditation (Evidences to be submitted to support any such claims)
  • 2 case studies/ examples to demonstrate improvement/ patient safety in last 3 years
  • Language for submission – English

Application Fee:

  • Rs. 1180/- (including 18% GST) for each application

    To be payable to HOSPEX India’s account as shared below:

    Tritvam Integris Pvt. Ltd.
    GST No: 32AAJCT2250M1ZA
    Tritvam Integris, Jyothi Trade Centre, Chettupuzha, PO,  Thrissur – 680 012

Application Submission Date:
Last date for submitting applications: 10 August 2025.

Completed Application including payment proof to be mailed to:

Ms. Chandni Rohila

Accreditation Officer
Quality & Accreditation Institute (QAI)
709, Wave Silver Tower, Sector 18, Noida-201301, India
Ph. No.: +911206664981
M: +91 8287841146
Email – chandni@qai.org.in

Terms and Conditions:

  • Only completed applications will be taken up for evaluation.
  • Jury will comprise of experienced professionals with healthcare operations, management, quality, clinical background
  • Only one application per location is acceptable.
  • Applicants can save the completed application and all evidences on a google drive folder and can share the folder access link to QAI through email to chandni@qai.org.in.
  • Applications submitted after the last date will not be entertained.
  • Jury will evaluate the applications and decide on the winners of the Award.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be called for virtual presentation, if needed.
  • Winners will be announced by 12 August 2025.
  • Winers will have to travel to Kochi (Cochin), to collect their Awards in an event to be held on 23 August 2025.
  • Organisers will not make any travel, stay arrangements and winners have to make their own arrangements.
  • Decision of the Jury shall be final and binding on all.

Source: https://hospex.in/

Industry Update – NABH Notification Reg the Name of Healthcare Organisations

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has issued a directive to ensure that the names of Healthcare Organizations (HCOs) accurately reflect the services they provide.

Key Points:

  • HCO names must clearly communicate the nature of services available within the facility.
  • Misleading names suggesting specialized or super-specialty care must be avoided unless those services are actually and verifiably available.
  • Misrepresentation through the name of the facility is strongly discouraged and may lead to adverse decisions.
  • The name used in NABH applications must match the name on the registration certificate.

Purpose:

  • To maintain transparency, trust, and clarity for patients and the general public.

Action Required:

  • HCOs are requested to review and, if necessary, modify their current naming conventions to comply with these guidelines.

NABH Notification is given below :

Source: https://nabh.co/

Industry update – Guidelines for Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment

The Guidelines for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBWTFs) were introduced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India.

These guidelines aim to ensure the safe, scientific, and environmentally sound handling of biomedical waste generated by healthcare facilities.

CBWTF stands for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility. It is a centralized facility designed to collect, treat, and dispose of biomedical waste generated from healthcare facilities (such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, etc.) within a specific region.

As the amount of biomedical waste continues to increase—especially after the COVID-19 pandemic—the need for centralized facilities that can efficiently serve multiple healthcare units has become more urgent. They are especially important for smaller healthcare units that lack the resources to treat waste independently. By standardizing procedures and encouraging centralized treatment, these guidelines help minimize health risks, environmental pollution, and legal non-compliance.

The guidelines establish standards for site selection, infrastructure requirements, waste collection, transportation, treatment, disposal, staff safety, and legal compliance.

Source: https://cpcb.nic.in/openpdffile.php?id=TGF0ZXN0RmlsZS80NDBfMTc0NDgwMDgzMl9tZWRpYXBob3RvMTA1MjUucGRm

Industry Update – Programme on Implementation of NABH 1st Edition Digital Health Standards for Hospitals

NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Health Care Providers) is organizing 2 days training on ” NABH 1st Edition Digital Health Standards for Hospitals” in an online mode

Objective of the Programme: The objective of this programme is to provide guidance to healthcare providers, healthcare administrators and Healthcare IT personnel on implementation of NABH standards

The aim of the programme is to develop Internal Counsellors within the hospitals for helping them to work towards implementation of Digital Health Standards for quality and patient safety, achieving accreditation and maintaining the same.

Who Should attend: Owners of healthcare organization, CTO`s of the Hospitals, Healthcare IT personnel, HMIS and EMR product owners/employees, medical professional, nursing professional, medical administrators, para medical staff, etc. NABH encourage to keep the group a mix of professionals from diverse healthcare background.

Registration: Click the link https://portal.nabh.co/EventDetails.aspx?id=271#gsc.tab=0

Please click on “Click to Register” on the preferred batch. After you register, Login with the registered credentials, go to Education and Training, go to the programme you have registered for and “Click to Register” and pay the registration fees.

Registration fee (non-refundable & non-changeable) is Rs. 8,000/- + GST @ 18% (total Rs. 9,440/).

The fees would include Guidebook of 1st Edition Digital Health Standards for Hospitals course material. It is a nonresidential programme.

Program Schedule : Virtual Mode
Dates – April 26-27, 2025
May 17-18,2025


Limited Seats are available and will be allotted on ‘first cum first serve’ basis

For any queries please contact:

Mr. Vikash Chaudhary
Assistant Director
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
Quality Council of India
ITPI Building, 5th Floor,
4 – A, Ring Road, I P Estate,New Delhi – 110002
Tel: +91 11 42600622
Fax: +91 11 233 23 415
Email: vikash@nabh.co

Source: https://nabh.co/

Industry Update – Sustainability in Healthcare by ISQua Education

ISQua Education was created in order to foster a global community of learning and improvement in healthcare quality and safety.

ISQua has partnered with the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre and The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare to offer a new introductory course on sustainability in healthcare.

This 6-module course, available with any ISQua Fellowship subscription, explores the healthcare sector’s role in climate change, sustainable quality improvement, and practical steps to reduce waste.

Learn from global case studies and gain tools to drive change within your organization.

🏅 Bonus: The first 100 Fellows to complete the course get a free 3-month subscription to GSC’s Carbon Emissions Learning Lab.

📩 To know more, please visit : fellowship@isqua.org | www.isqua.org/education

Source: https://www.isqua.org/education

Industry Update – Second National Essential Diagnostics List – Draft

Draft of Second edition of “National Essential Diagnostics List” for public comment is released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi

Public comments are invited on or before 15/1/2025 via email to mail id icmr.nedl2@gmail.com

Appreciating the urgent need to improve the availability of quality diagnostics at all levels of healthcare facilities in the country, Indian Council of Medical Research has drafted the second edition of National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL).

The list has been drafted in consultations with all the relevant stakeholders for all levels of health care.

The comments/views on the draft may be forwarded via email at icmr.nedl2@gmail.com on or before 15/l/2025

Source: https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Static/1735745135_draftsecondeditionnedl.pdf

Industry update : NABH GUIDEBOOK FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTHCARE

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has been developing quality healthcare standards . NABH standards have always focused on creating an ecosystem for quality and safety of the services delivered in the healthcare organizations.

As a step towards addressing the biggest challenge of 21st century i.e. climate change and sustainability, NABH has developed a simple checklist to guide NABH accredited and certified healthcare organizations to achieve climate change adaption, resilience and sustainability.

This cohesive document includes essential of concept of sustainability in healthcare, guidance for implementation and strategic framework. To motivate healthcare organizations, industry best practices are also showcased in the document.

This document along with a self-assessment checklist is available for free download in NABH website http://www.nabh.co/

Source: http://www.nabh.co/