What NABH accreditation is
NABH — the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers — is the body, operating under the Quality Council of India, that accredits hospitals and healthcare organisations against standards for patient safety and quality of care. NABH accreditation has become a widely recognised mark of a well-run, safe healthcare provider, valued by patients, insurers and regulators alike.
For healthcare organisations, accreditation increasingly affects empanelment with insurers and government schemes as well as reputation — making it both a quality goal and a commercial one.
How ABS supports it
Accreditation itself is granted by NABH. ABS’s role is to help a healthcare organisation get ready to meet the standards and pass assessment, through:
- Gap assessment against the relevant NABH standards
- Process and documentation development for safe, consistent care
- Support with patient-safety practices, records and quality indicators
- Assessment readiness and help addressing findings
The aim is genuine improvement in patient safety and quality — not just meeting the letter of the standard.
Timeline & process
NABH readiness is scoped per organisation, depending on the size and type of facility and the maturity of existing processes. We begin with a fixed-price scoping call and a proposal within 24 hours.
Common questions
What is NABH accreditation?
NABH, a body under the Quality Council of India, accredits hospitals and healthcare organisations against standards for patient safety and quality of care. The accreditation is granted by NABH and is recognised by patients, insurers and regulators.
How does ABS help with NABH accreditation?
ABS provides readiness and advisory support — gap assessment, building the necessary processes and documentation, and assessment preparation. The accreditation decision rests with NABH. It is one of the Industry & Food Certifications services and complements NABL support for laboratories.
