NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations. Formed in 2005, it is the principal accreditation for hospitals in India.
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations. The board while being supported by all stakeholders including industry, consumers, government, have full functional autonomy in its operation.
Accreditation to a health care organization stimulates continuous improvement. It enables the organization in demonstrating a commitment to quality care. It raises community confidence in the services provided by the health care organization. It also provides an opportunity for the healthcare unit to benchmark with the best.