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.
NABH Notification is given below :
Source: https://nabh.co/