HOPE:
- NABH has revamped the entry-level certification process to make it simpler, digital, faster and user-friendly.
- The revised process is driven through a new portal called HOPE - Healthcare Organizations’ Platform for entry-level-certification.
- It aims to with a focus to promote quality at nascent stages by enrolling a wide range of hospitals across the country including healthcare organizations (HCOs) and small healthcare organizations (SHCOs).
- HOPE is not just confined to certification of HCOs/SHCOs but also enables them to comply with quality protocols, improve patient safety and the overall healthcare facility of the organization.
- The online platform provides smooth and secure registration and a self-explanatory questionnaire to be filled by the HCO/SHCOs.
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations (NABH):
- The NABH is a constituent body of Quality Council of India (QCI).
- It handles global accreditation in Indian healthcare sector under Ministry of commerce and industry. NABH accreditation provides assurance of quality and care in hospitals at par with international benchmarks.
- NABH has designed an exhaustive healthcare standards for hospitals and healthcare providers that have been accredited by International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQUA) the apex international accreditation body.
