NABH Notification: Guidelines on Naming of Healthcare Organizations (HCOs)
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.
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.
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.
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
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/
Blood Centre Situated in Hospitalor Hospital Campus – Circular issued by CDSCO
CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) has issued a Circular on 22nd May 2024 relating to the Blood Centre Situated in Hospital or Hospital Campus.
It is clarified that the Blood Centre run by the Hospital means the Blood centre situated in the Hospital premises. Application for grant / renewal of license for blood centre by a Hospital will be considered accordingly.
Further as per Provision under rules 122-G of the Drug Rules, 1945, applications for grant or renewal of license will be continued to be accepted by the State Drugs Department and the CDSCO for operation of Blood Centre or processing of Human Blood components run by Government, Indian Red Cross Society, Hospital, Charitable Trust or Voluntary Organisation.
GUIDELINES FOR INTER-DEPARTMENTAL REFERRALS (WITHIN HOSPITAL) 2024
Inter Departmental referral process is a crucial component of high quality comprehensive patient care in any Medical Institution. However there are inconsistencies and lack of accountability in the referral process. To address the various issues prevailing in the inter departmental referral process, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued Guidelines for Inter-Departmental Referral within a hospital.
These guidelines provide a framework to various hospitals to improve patient care services, facilitate better communication and cooperation between departments, enhance working relationships and help develop accountability in a hospital.
Hospitals should develop their internal Standard Operating Procedures using the guidelines issued by the Directorate.
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR INTER-DEPARTMENTAL REFERRALS AT HOSPITALS
DO’s
a. To Initiate referrals promptly b. To document referrals accurately c. Effective Communication d. Acknowledge and update referrals e. Collaborate for Continuity of Care f. Follow up on referrals g. Respect patient confidentiality h. Seek feedback for improvement i. Adhere to hospital policies and best practices j. Prioritise patient centered care
DONT’s
a.Don’t delay referrals unnecessarily b.Don’t omit essential clinical information or documentation c.Don’t assume that all referrals are routine or non-urgent; d.Don’t overlook communication e.Don’t rely solely on verbal communication f. Don’t hesitate to escalate urgent referrals g.Don’t breach patient confidentiality h.Don’t ignore feedback i. Don’t overlook importance of ongoing education and training j. Don’t lose sight of patient’s overall well-being
HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences 2023 – SEP 15-17,2023 at Zamra International Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala
The “First, Best, and Only Hospital Expo in Kerala” for all your Medical Equipments and Hospital needs.
Experience the Next Generation of Healthcare at HOSPEX Healthcare Expo in Kerala! Join us as we bring together leading manufacturers and suppliers from the medical industry to showcase cutting-edge medical equipment and innovations. From state-of-the-art imaging technology to advanced surgical instruments, explore the latest advancements that are shaping the future of healthcare.
2nd Edition of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences will be held at Kochi, Kerala from Sep 15th – 17th 2023. This is Kerala’s first B2B Medical Expo which will take place at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Center, Kochi, Kerala.
HOSPEX 2023 Expo is the platform to showcase Technology, Products & Innovations to the healthcare fraternity.
Expo cum Conference Theme this year is on :
Future of Healthcare – Device | Digital | Diagnostics
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the forefront of medical technology under one roof at the HOSPEX Healthcare Expo.
HOSPEX Expo has a projected walk-in of 10000+ professionals and entrepreneurs from all over South India including doctors, hospital owners, managers, supply & purchase staff, distributors that are all from the medical industry.
HOSPEX is the Convergence platform where Makers (Medical Device Manufacturers) , Users (Healthcare Establishments) and Innovators (MedTech, HealthTech, Digital Health Innovators, FinTech, Insuretech, CyberTech etc) and Governments , Policy Makers join the connected conversations to strengthen and improve the Healthcare Ecosystem in the country.
The core focus of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2023 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.
SMART Hospitals Conference
Date : Sep 16, 2023
Time : 10 00 am to 6 00 pm
Fee : Rs 500 per delegate
SMART Hospitals Conference focus is to enable Micro and Small Hospitals to Go Digital, use various HealthTech and MedTech Solutions – be it for Clinical Decision Support Solutions, Tech Solutions to help Hospitals to streamline their day to day practices, Tech solutions to improve productivity of healthcare workforce, Technologies that facilitate Quality and Safe Patient Care.
Conference will connect SMART Technologies, Solutions that are needed in healthcare settings as Future of Healthcare will be driven by Practitioners , Healthcare Settings using SMART Devices, Diagnostics and Digital Solutions.
Conference Outline :
SMART Medical Technologies help Practitioners to improve service standards
SMART Medical Device for Safe Patient care in Clinical Settings , Home Healthcare Setting
Testing and Certification of SMART Medical Devices – Global Regulations and Certification Requirements
Empowering Practitioners : Virtual Cardiac Care Diagnostic Solutions
Telehealth and Telemedicine – NMC Regulations & Clinical Establishments
SMART Prescription for Prescribers – EHR Solution
SMART Technologies to enable Small Hospitals – Technology Session
SMART HealthTech Ecosystem
Digital Health Apps for Enhancing Patient Satisfaction, Loyalty and Referrals
Digital Ecosystems: Future of Healthcare – The Value for All: Patients, Healthcare organisations and Innovators, Startups
Smart Healthy Aging Tech Solutions
Target Audience :
Medical Professionals, Healthcare Professionals from Hospitals and other Healthcare organisations, HealthTech, MedTech Professionals , Startups, Innovators, Incubation Hubs, Medical Device Industry Representatives, Digital Health Teams, Quality Professionals, Regulatory Affairs Professionals and other stakeholders like Insurers, Governments, Regulators, Corporate Health & Wellness Teams, Corporate Medical Centers, Home Healthcare Service Providers etc
HOSPEX PURCHASE MANAGERS WORKSHOP – FOR BIOMEDICAL TEAMS, PROCUREMENTS TEAMS IN HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
Venue: Zamra Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala
Date : September 15, 2023
Time : 2 30 pm – 5 30 pm
Fee – Rs 250 + GST
Target Audience :
Healthcare Professionals Who are incharge of Procurement Practices in Hospitals and other Healthcare Settings
Medical Professionals, Promoters, Management Teams, Administrators, Purchase Teams, Biomedical Engineers, Finance Teams, Quality Teams , other functional heads who are interested in understanding more about Quality and Safety related Regulations of Hospital Supply Chain and Vendors .
Workshop shall cover following items that Hospitals Procure with special reference to:
– Biomedical Equipments
– Consumables and Disposables
– Standalone MedTech or Healthtech Software that is used for clinical decision support purpose
Program Objective :
Since Medical Devices, Health Technologies are part of the Value Chain of Hospital Supplies, its imperative for Procurement Teams, Purchase Managers, Finance Teams, Promoters , Quality Teams to learn more about Regulations and Compliances related to their Supply Chain , Value Chain of Hospitals (Suppliers and Vendors)
Hence HOSPEX has designed an Awareness Session covering the following topics for Hospital Teams who are incharge of Procurement :
Understanding Medical Device Regulations- Laws of the Land
Medical Device Regulations – Role of Bureau of Indian Standards
Foreign Regulations , Quality Specification – How its listed in other Key Global Regulations
Claims of Voluntary Certifications – How Authentic these claims are ?
Materiovigilance Program of India – Regulatory Requirement
Webinar on Electrical Safety in Hospitals and Medical Locations (Part – 2)
The webinar will explain about the safety measures to be adopted in Hospitals and Medical locations to get safety of patients, doctors and nurses working in medical locations and fire due to short circuit.
The webinar is specially designed for Bio Medical Engineers and working professionals in Hospitals.
Dr. Vijay Agarwal, President CAHO will make the opening remarks followed by technical sessions by CAPE Engineers. The program is hosted by Mr. K P Dominic, B&G.
Date and Time of the program : 21 Jan 2023 11 Am onwards
The National Health Authority (NHA) has announced a Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) for the stakeholders of the digital health ecosystem. The scheme aims to give a further boost to digital health transactions in the country under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The incentives under this scheme would be provided to hospitals and diagnostic labs and also to the providers of digital health solutions such as Hospital/ Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Management Information System (LMIS).
Under the DHIS, the eligible health facilities and digital solutions companies shall be able to earn financial incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores based on the number of digital health records they create and link to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account). This incentive can be availed by the health facilities (hospitals and diagnostic labs) registered with ABDM’s Health Facility Registry (HFR) and fulfilling the eligibility criterion specified under the scheme.
Important points under ABDM’s Digital Health Incentive Scheme are:
Incentives would be provided to the following entities:
Health Facilities having 10 or more beds
Laboratory/radiology diagnostics centres
Digital Solution Companies (entities providing ABDM enabled digital solutions)
The incentives shall be provided on the basis of the number of ABHA-linked transactions i.e. the digital health records created and linked to ABHA.
Healthcare Facility
Base Level Criteria
Incentives
Hospitals
50 Transactions per bed per month
Rs. 20 per additional transaction above the base level
Diagnostic facilities /Labs
500 Transactions per month
Rs. 15 per additional transaction above the base level
Digital Solution Companies (DSCs) will be given an incentive of 25% of the incentive amount received by the eligible health facilities using their digital solutions.
For the ABHA linked transactions done by facilities not eligible for direct incentives (Clinics/ Small Hospitals/ Health Lockers/ Teleconsultation Platforms etc.), an incentive would be provided to Digital Solution Companies.
Cost Incentives for Digital solution (HMIS and LMIS) Companies
For every Transaction by hospitals/labs using their software and receiving incentives under this policy
25% of the corresponding incentive amount received by the eligible facilities
For other Transactions (including by health lockers, Teleconsultation platforms, small clinics etc.), provided the transactions are more than 200 per month
Rs. 5 per Transaction
NHA is organising public webinars starting from Dec 23, 2022 to provide detailed overview of the scheme. The schedule and link for the webinars will be available on the website https://abdm.gov.in/dhis
LATEST NOTIFICATION FROM NABH ON IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF 3RD EDITION OF NABH SHCO ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
Announcement from NABH
NABH has released a notification on implementation of 3rd Edition of NABH SHCO Accreditation Standards.
Key information from the notification is shared below :
The 3rd Edition of NABH SHCO Accreditation Standards along with the Guidebook has been released on 31st August 2022.
The effective date of Implementation of the third edition standards for SHCO would be as below:
a. All accredited SHCOs must be in full compliance with third edition by 1st March 2023 and shall submit the documentary compliance for the same by this date. The onsite compliance shall be verified during next on-site assessment (which can be either surveillance or renewal assessment).
b. All the assessments (Pre, Final, Renewal, Surveillance) shall be based on Third Edition w. e. f. 1st March 2023.
c. For all the assessments before 1st March, 2023, decision shall be based on Second Edition. However, such SHCOs would require to comply with the Third edition in next six months from the date of accreditation.
d. NABH will not accept any application (New as well as Renewal) on Second Edition Standard after 31st December 2022.
The whole process of transition will be completed 1st September 2024.
Workshop –Cum-Training program on Pharmacovigilance
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission is organising a Workshop cum Training Programme on Pharmacovigilance for NABH Accredited Hospitals on Monday, July 11, 2022 between 9 am to 1 pm at Shekhar Hospital, Uttarpradesh
Total seats: 50, Registration will be accepted based on first come first serve basis.
Registration fee is Rs.1180 inclusive of GST. Last date for registration is July 6 2022.
