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.
Sector-wise Compendiums of Indian Standards published – BIS
BISUnveils 130 Sector-wise Compendiums of Indian Standards to Enhance Industry and Consumer Awareness
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a comprehensive collection of 130 sector-specific compendiums of Indian Standards, now accessible on the BIS portal.
Organized by industry sectors and product/service categories, these compendiums serve as consolidated reference guides for a wide range of stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry professionals, academic institutions, and consumer organizations.
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
One Day National Conference on Standards, Certifications & Regulations – Andhra Chamber of Commerce
Andhra Chamber of Commerce, a 95 year old Chamber of commerce with headquarters in Chennai, is organising a One day National Conference on Standards , Certifications and Regulations covering following sectors :
– Agri and Food Products – Gems and Jewellery – Leather and Footwear
Program covers sessions on Global Market Opportunities for Businesses and various applicable Domestic and International Standards, Certifications and Regulations the businesses have to comply with, while exporting products.
Program Details are given below : Date : February 23, 2024 – Friday Time : 10 am to 5 30 pm Location : Hotel Ramada Plaza, Guindy, Chennai
Who Should Attend ?
Food & Agri Product Companies, Producer Groups : This is an opportunity for Farmers, FPOs, Producer groups, such as cooperatives, consortiums, and producer organizations, Manufacturers, Exports, Traders, Distributors, Retailers, Resellers, Startups, Innovators, Ecommerce companies, Testing labs, other key stakeholders etc from Food and Agri Products space to understand more about Export Opportunities and related Regulations, Standards , Certifications, Product Testing norms that businesses have to meet to Go Global.
Registration :
There is NO FEE. Program is open for industry members, other stakeholders from respective sectors, but prior registration is a must.
It’s an initiative from Chamber to sensitise industry on an ongoing basis about International Trade Opportunities and market access norms that businesses have to comply with
For more details, please contact :
Mr Barnabas Immanuel Program Co-ordinator Phone : 24315277/78 Mob:7305063885 Email : andhrachamber1@gmail.com acc@andhrachamber.com
Addendum to NABL 112 document in respect of ISO 15189:2022 version
ISO 15189:2022 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for quality and competence in medical lab environments. It is a standard that requires labs to develop a robust, reliable quality management system (QMS) to establish their competence.
This standard promotes the welfare of patients and satisfaction of laboratory users.
NABL 112 is a Specific Criteria for Accreditation of Medical Laboratories, prepared by a Technical Committee, which is aligned as per ISO 15189: Medical laboratories- Requirements for Quality & Competence
NABl has released the addendum document to NABL 112. Table specifying the applicability of this document to different clauses of ISO 15189:2022 are given below
ISO 15189: 2022 Requirement
Refer NABL 112 Issue No. 4 Requirements
5.1 Legal entity 5.2 Laboratory Director
Page No. 10 – Organization and management responsibility
6.7 Service agreements Agreement with laboratory users Agreement with POCT operators
Page No. 11 – Service Agreements
6.8.2 Referral laboratories and consultants 6.8.3 Review and approval of externally provided products and services
Page No. 11 – 4 Examination by referral laboratories
5.3.3 Advisory activities
Page No. 12 – Advisory services
8.4 Control of records Creation of records Amendment of records Retention of records
Page No. 13 – Control of records
8.8 Evaluations
Page No. 14 – Evaluation and audits
6.2 Personnel
5.1 Personnel
6.3 Facilities and environmental conditions
5.2 Accommodation and environmental conditions
6.4 Equipment Equipment requirements Equipment acceptance procedure Equipment instructions for use Equipment adverse incident reporting Equipment records
6.5 Equipment calibration and Metrological traceability
6.5.2 Equipment Calibration
6.6 Reagents and consumables Receipt and storage Acceptance testing Inventory Management Instructions for use Adverse Incident Reporting
5.3 Laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables
7.2 Pre-examination processes Primary Sample collection and handling Sample transportation Sample receipt Pre-examination handling, preparation and storage
5.4 Pre-examination processes
7.2 Examination processes Verification of examination methods Validation of examination methods Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty Biological reference interval and clinical decision limits Documentation of examination procedures
5.5 Examination processes
7.3.7 Ensuring the validity of examination results Internal quality Control External quality assessment Comparability of examination results
5.6 Ensuring quality of examination results
7.3 Post examination processes Reporting of results Post-examination handling of samples
5.7 Post examination processes
7.4.1 Reporting of results Critical result reports Special considerations for results Automated selection, review, release and reporting of results Requirements of reports Amendments to reported results
5.8 Reporting of results
7.4.1.2 Result review and release
5.9 Release of results
7.6 Control of data and information management Authorities and responsibilities for Information management Information Systems management Downtime plans Off site management
Oct 14th is Celebrated World over as World Standards Day.🎊
CCC(Consultants Consortium of Chennai) and MSCC(Management Systems Consultants Consortium) are organising a webinar on Oct 14th 2023 from 4 pm–5 pm.🗓️
WSD Theme this year : Shared Vision for a better World – Incorporating SDG 3
SDG 3 is all about Good Health and Wellbeing 👩🏻⚕️
In alignment with Global Theme,we have scheduled a webinar on the following topic:
Healthcare Quality Assurance – Standards ✅
ISO has released a Healthcare QMS Std – ISO 7101, for the first time globally.🏥 Pharma Sector is witnessing Global MS Standards in Pharma Manufacturing as well💊 Medical Devices Sector is racing towards implementing MDQMS 🩺
Session on Healthcare Quality Assurance is designed to Educate Healthcare Sector – be it Services or Products , and various other stakeholders, about various Healthcare Quality Assurance Standards which are introduced globally to improve the Healthcare Quality Focus across the globe.
Healthcare Services can’t offer Assurance on its Quality when its Supply Chain, Value Chain Quality is not in alignment with its Quality Assurance Framework.
Time to LEARN, UNLEARN and RELEARN 🧑🎓
Prog Info :
Date : Oct 14, 2023 Time : 4 pm – 5 pm Meeting Mode : Zoom Meeting Fee – No Fee. Free for all 🆓
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
Certified Digital Health Professional’ (CDHP) course blending the fields of Health, Technology and Management, will equip clinicians, paramedics, healthcare professionals, and managers to understand the Digital Health domain and the deployment of digital health tools.
Ideated in 2020 by Digital Health Academy, CDHP is the result of two years of research, brainstorming, and extensive consultation with around 60 global leaders across the healthcare domain working in hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry. research & development, med-tech, information technology, regulators, and policy makers across the countries. The course is a unique blend of the world’s best faculty and use cases in digital health. This Course jointly offered by Digital Health Academy and Indian Institute of Management, Raipur.
The year-long course will be completely online specifically designed for healthcare and management professionals. The CDHP course has three levels; Basic, Advanced and Professional. This course aims to provide knowledge on theoretical, technological, management and application aspects of digital health acorss the continuum of care.
The course certificate will be awarded by IIM Raipur and Digital Health Academy
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.
