Starting from the 2024-25 academic session, all medical colleges in the country, both private and public, will mandatorily be rated and ranked. The move follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to rate medical institutions.
An MoU between the NMC, the medical education regulator, and the QCI was signed recently to this effect
Medical Commission to rate Colleges
For the first time, Indian medical colleges will get government ratings based on the quality of education they are offering to the students
The activity will be carried out under “Establishment of Medical Institutions, Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023″ which states to conduct assessments and ratings of medical colleges under the government platform.
This comes in the backdrop of credibility issues faced by some private medical colleges, given that their ratings are done by private organizations.
Once the government ratings are in public domain, it will not only help students in choosing the right medical college but will also help in stemming the practice of private medical colleges from exploiting students by charging high fees.
The experts from NMC and QCI will carry out surprise inspection in the medical colleges to ascertain whether these colleges are following government regulations and offering quality education among other metrics.
“Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC has signed a MoU with Quality Council of India (QCI) for the purpose of assessment of rating the medical colleges wherein QCI will provide third party assessment of both private and government medical colleges,” said the official aware of the matter.
This collaboration will ensure the highest quality medical education and services offered by the medical colleges. This is for the first time, there will be an assessment process of medical colleges to rank them which aims to bring transparency, accountability, and adherence to high standards in the medical education ecosystem,” said the official.
MARB is responsible for carrying out inspections for granting permission for establishment of new medical college, increase of MBBS/PG/Super-speciality seats, renewal of permission for existing medical colleges, carries of surprise inspection in the medical colleges from time to time.
Since 2014, there has been a significant increase in the number of medical colleges in the country. According to the government figures, there has been a 70% increase in the number of medical colleges, from 387 before 2014 to 704 as of now.
Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/medical-commission-to-rate-colleges-11688665248456.html
QCI’s Virtual Trainings on NABCB Accreditation – ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065 & ISO/IEC 17021
Quality Council of India (QCI) is an autonomous body under the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. QCI is the apex national body and provides accreditation and other related services through its constituent Boards viz. National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), National Board for Quality Promotion (NBQP).
Training and Capacity Building (TCB), an independent Cell under the ambit of QCI has been regularly conducting trainings for the laboratories, TIC Sector, and industries
Latest training program details of TCB are given below:
Source: https://tcb.qcin.org/
National Health Authority (NHA) joins hands with Quality Council of India (QCI) to accredit ABDM compliant healthcare solutions like HMIS/LMIS
The National Health Authority (NHA) has onboarded the Quality Council of India (QCI) for six months to accredit and rate HMIS (Health Management Information System)/ LMIS (Laboratory Information Management System) solutions that have integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
NABH will undertake the responsibility of accrediting and rating the ABDM compliant solutions on various parameters, including ease of usage, user interface, pricing, number of modules/features and value for money/pricing so that prospective purchasers may get credible information.
The purpose of this initiative is to encourage innovations by streamlining delivery of health tech services in a significant way. To develop a framework to ensure that ABDM compliant digital healthcare solutions are accredited and rated and to adequate information is available to consumers for choosing one solution over another.
Accredited health tech solutions will help healthcare organizations manage their patient journeys and business more methodically in accordance with ABDM standards. And ultimately, this initiative will help the citizens of India get better and more timely healthcare and help India become one of the leaders in digitization of healthcare in the world”
This accreditation exercise will be conducted in a phased manner. Phase I shall focus on accreditation and rating of HMIS solutions successfully integrated with ABDM. Subsequent phases shall include other subjective parameters and other categories of healthcare solutions like LMIS, Health Lockers, Health Tech,PHR (Personal Health Records) apps etc.
Source : Posted On: 04 AUG 2022 6:12PM by PIB Delhi
NABH has released Notification on May 30,2022 on launching its new portal for 5th edition Hospital Accreditation Standards w.e.f. 01.06.2022
The new portal is designed in a manner to ensure objectivity, transparency, seamless functioning and a faster turn-around time. It also incorporates use of mobile applications to ensure real-time assessment process supported by objective evidence.
All the NEW APPLICANTS under the hospital accreditation programme are requested to register on the new portal w.e.f. 01-06-2022 via the link https://hcoaccreditation.nabh.co
The new portal is to be used only for the hospital accreditation programme, the other accreditation programs will continue to run on the existing portal.
NOTIFICATION FOR THIRD-PARTY FEEDBACK MECHANISM
This is to inform all Healthcare Organizations registered under Hospital (HCO) and Small Healthcare Organizations (SHCO) accreditation programme that QCI-NABH has initiated a third-party feedback mechanism post assessment.
With regard to the above, Hospitals may get a call from the QCI call centre regarding the feedback of the assessment.
Co-operation from partner HCOs and stakeholders is solicited
2 Days Conference on Sustainability – World Accreditation Day 2022 Celebrations at Chennai on June 9-10 2022 (Hybrid Session)
About #WAD2022
June 9th 2022 marks World Accreditation Day (#WAD2022), a global initiative established by ILAC and IAF to promote the value of accreditation.
Download the following announcements :
This year’s theme :
Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment, focuses on how accreditation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – (SDGs) 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
#WAD Celebrations – an annual initiative from Consultants Consortium of Chennai (CCC)
CCC has been organising series of Knowledge Sessions for the benefit of the industry during WAD Month since its inception. WAD 2020 and WAD 2021 were well received by the industry. We had conducted virtual learning sessions during this period.
#WAD2022 Celebrations
WAD 2022, however would be a Hybrid Session. We are planning to organise a physical session in University Auditorium in Chennai with a target audience of around 100 -150 members (offline) and plus online viewers.
The Conference is jointly organized by International Accreditation Service (IAS), USA and Bureau of Indian Standards
International Accreditation Service
IAS is a nonprofit, public-benefit corporation that help organizations demonstrate compliance and competence to their customers, regulators and the public. IAS has been providing accreditation services since 1975. IAS accredits a wide range of companies and organizations including governmental entities, commercial businesses, and professional associations. IAS accreditation programs are based on recognized national and international standards that ensure domestic and/or global acceptance of its accreditations.
IAS also maintains signatory status in a number of global multilateral recognition arrangements under Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). IAS is a member of the ICC Family of Solutions.
As one of the leading accreditation bodies in the United States, IAS is a signatory to the three primary international organizations that form a unified system for evaluating and recognizing competent accreditation bodies worldwide.
Bureau of Indian Standards
BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BIS has been providing traceability and tangibility benefits to the national economy in a number of ways – providing safe reliable quality goods; minimizing health hazards to consumers; promoting exports and imports substitute; control over proliferation of varieties etc. through standardization, certification and testing
Keeping in view, the interest of consumers as well as the industry, BIS is involved in various activities as given below:
Standards Formulation
Product Certification Scheme
Compulsory Registration Scheme
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
Hall Marking Scheme
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Recognition Scheme
Sale of Indian Standards
Consumer Affairs Activities
Promotional Activities
Training Services, – National & International level
Information Services
Conference Theme :
Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment
-How accreditation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
Conference Sessions are built for multiple sectors touching upon the Sustainability Initiatives in various sectors and applicability of various Standards, Certifications, Accreditations , Regulations to ensure that Sustainable Products and Services are offered to Consumers.
Sustainability is a Trade Issue and World Markets are linking World Trade to Sustainability initiatives adopted by various countries.
ESG is based on standards set by lawmakers, investors, and ESG reporting organizations (e.g., GRI, TCFD, MSCI), whereas Sustainability Standards — while also set by standards groups like GHG Protocol — are more science-based and standardized.
Dates :
June 9th and 10th 2022 – Thu & Fri
Time – 10 00 am – 5 45 pm IST
Session Mode – Hybrid (Online and Physical)
Venue – Auditorium inside Anna University Campus
Who should attend ?
Sessions would be open to Accreditation Bodies, Certification Agencies, Conformity Assessment Bodies, Inspection bodies, Govt organisations, Members of Trade & Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Hubs, MS Consultants, Technical Experts, Startups, Innovators
Sessions at a glance :
Program Agenda
Day 1 – Inaugural Session
Registration Details
Open to all stakeholders in Conformity Assessment.
Industry, ABs, CBs, CABs, Inspection bodies, Consultants, Technical Experts, Industry Associations, Innovators, Start-ups, Entrepreneurial Platforms, Government organisations.
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE
However prior registration is a must for participation.
Contact Co-ordinators
Ms Rama Venugopal, President
Whatsapp +91 9840870532
Email – contact@ccc-consultants.org
Mr D Srikanthan, Secretary
Whatsapp +91 9003056539
Email – secretariat@ccc-consultants.org
Secretariat Office
Phone+044 24462337 / 24462338
Email – communication@cccassociation.org
QCI Quality Champion Award – Announcement
3rd Edition – QCI Quality Champion Award – 2021-22
Quality champion award has been institutionalized by Quality Council of India with a purpose to recognize and motivate the individuals pursuing the path of Quality, Excellence for benefit of Organization associated with, society & Group/s. This Award provides a unique platform to the individuals for showcasing their significant & unique achievements and advancement in quality systems at all levels of the organization/society including recognition for their technological innovations, implementation of quality best practices for significant improvement in processes, products and services.
Quality Champion Award aims to honour outstanding individuals who have demonstrated/contributed significantly towards the Quantum (breakthrough) improvement in Quality in organisational/Social goals/objectives by
– Facilitating a quality journey
– Getting benefits to self, organization and society.
– Getting patents, publication, rewards, stakeholders appreciation within and outside the organisation
– Sustained growth of the organisation and society (business results, quality, innovation and technology)
– Upliftment of the stature of the profession.
Eligibility Criteria – Who can Apply
1. Individuals from any sector/organization from any function/department, who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Quality principles through its application, management, promotion etc. to elevate Quality in any sphere(organizational/societal/social etc.) and satisfying the following:
* The applicant has direct contribution to the field of quality within India
* The applicant, through his/her work shall have a significant impact both within the organization and also towards the society and other stakeholders at large.
* The applicant has demonstrated excellence, actions, behaviours which are considered as a role model by peers and others to emulate across sectors.
2.Indian Nationals including NRI (holding Indian passport) and OCI card holders
3.Should have at least 10 years of professional experience.
4.Shall have a formal education qualification
5.Candidate should not be convicted by any court for any irregularities.
6.Candidate should also not have any investigations against them by Central/State govt. agencies of any nature
a)Following are not eligible to apply :
* QCI Employees, professionals on the payroll of QCI/its Boards and divisions
* Prevailing QCI Board/Council/Governing Body members and Committee members QCI/its constituent Boards ex. ACM, TCM members
b)Applications are accepted on self-nomination basis. Providing 2 recommendations from the field of work supporting applicant’s nomination would be advantageous
Application Fee
There is no Application Fee.
Assessment Criteria
1.Education and Skills (pertaining to Quality and other related areas including type and level of education acquired).
2.Professional Qualifications ( Methodology/tools/trainings etc. to drive organisational level change for internal/external stakeholders)
3.Working Experience : Key Professional management/leadership positions including organization wide responsibility for a major quality function(Current and key role(s) in last 10 years, including relevant projects and assignments with significant results/achievements through the application of quality related concepts/methods, impact on professional sphere ).
4.Delivery in external forum (Quality Related presentations made in national/international seminars, webinars, conferences, delegation etc.
5.Publication (Quality related articles/paper/book published).
6.Innovation in approach, Innovation in application of Quality tools and techniques, any patent(s).
7.Upgradation / development through soft intervention (demonstrated role modelling and mentoring of others, training, technical assistance, disseminating cutting edges concept of technologies)
8.Technology / digital interventions
* Application of new technologies within the organization or as a part of some project/initiative.
* Achievements on the Digitalization front through: demonstration through actual achievements – People, Product and services.
9.Benefits to the Organization(Enhancement of the processes /products, services/ quality infrastructure/building human resources driving change in the work environment , customer delight, including the horizontal deployment to other processes and units)
10.Impact on society/Quality of life/Stakeholders (brought positive change in the community/society etc.)
11.Recognition/accolades related to leadership, operations excellence, quality and performance improvement etc, peer and public recognition, any honorary title etc.
Assessment Process
1. All applications received will be initially scrutinized for completeness and adequacy of the applications.
2. Assessment team will be formed for assessment of application.
3. Shortlisted applications (after step 1) will be evaluated and scored by the assessment team as per the assessment criteria
4. Brief interaction with the shortlisted applicants (credentials, work ex, awards etc) as necessary.
5. Feedback through applicant’s customer(s)/Partner(s) from work) of the shortlisted applicants by the Assessors as per the need identified
6.The recommendation list will be reviewed by QCI Jury and the Awardees will be finalized
Terms and Condition
1. By applying for the awards, the applicant will be deemed to have read and understood the eligibility criteria and to be bound by Terms and Conditions.
2. Only online applications through the QCI Quality Champion Award web portal will be accepted
3. By applying for the awards, the applicant has agreed to allow the details of their application to be shared with the assessment panel, jury and representatives of NBQP – QCI for the purpose of administration and judging of the awards and any other purposes to which the applicant has consented.
4. In case no application qualifies for a particular award the same will not be given.
5. The names/data/scores of the applicants, the scoring system developed for the evaluation will be kept confidential. Such information shall be made available only to those individuals who will be directly involved in the assessment and administrative process and shall not be disclosed in the public domain.
6. The Award winners will be notified via e-mail. Entries which are not shortlisted will not be notified via email or other correspondence.
7. Winners names will be announced during the Award ceremony and their names will also be listed on the Awards website and on QCI/NBQP social media channels.
8. The assessors, jury and QCI reserve the right at its absolute discretion to reject/disqualify any entry which is not accompanied by the appropriate / correct supporting documentation or any entry which is found to be inaccurate, false or misleading.
9. The jury decision will be final and no explanation, correspondence or discussion will be offered or entered into before or following the jury’s decision. Additionally, feedback will not be given on any successful or unsuccessful entry before or following the jury decision
10. No other certificate etc. shall be issued to the unsuccessful applicants.
11. By submitting application for the Award, the applicant acknowledges and gives consent on behalf of all the reference(s)/nominator(s) mentioned on his/her application for contacting them via email and/ or telephone for purpose of reference check/seeking feedback etc.
12. QCI reserves the right at its own discretion to alter or reschedule the awards and these terms at any time and without notice
13. An applicant is discouraged from influencing any officer of QCI at any stage of the Award cycle.
14. If any prospective candidates is found to be canvasing, then the application will be disqualified without any prior intimation
Timelines
Application window open till 30th Nov 2021
Guidelines For The Applicants
Template of application form and How To Apply
Where to Apply ?
https://www.qcin.org/nbqp/dsa/ChampionAward_2020/QCI/Login.aspx
