NABH 6th Edition What’s New

Key Updates Across 10 Chapters:

Access, Assessment, and Continuity of Care (AAC):

Emphasis on preventive and promotive healthcare.

New patient assessment criteria, including psychological and cultural aspects.

Strengthened discharge planning and patient transfer protocols.

Care of Patients (COP):

Integration of healthcare delivery systems.

Mandatory triage and resuscitation areas in emergency services.

Enhanced maternal and neonatal care, with birth companion provisions.

Medication Management (MOM):

Introduction of Medication Safety Officers.

Digital prescriptions to minimize errors.

Strict protocols for high-alert and radiopharmaceutical drugs.

Patient Rights & Education (PRE):

Focus on Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREM).

Compliance with HIV/AIDS Act 2017.

Improved patient engagement for better outcomes.

Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):

Renamed from Hospital Infection Control (HIC).

Introduction of antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Emphasis on surgical site infection control and PPE guidelines.

Patient Safety & Quality (PSQ):

Culture of safety with structured audits.

Focus on nursing quality metrics and patient-reported outcomes.

Management Responsibility (ROM):

Sustainability standards (ESG compliance) added.

Strengthened clinical governance and service continuity plans.

Facility Management & Safety (FMS):

Improved infrastructure safety protocols.

Integration of IT network and ELV systems.

Human Resource Management (HRM):

Mandatory CPR training and mental health support for staff.

Digital training records and emergency preparedness.

Information Management System (IMS):

Digital health technology for operational efficiency.

Electronic death certificates and improved medical records.

This book serves as a structured roadmap for hospitals, administrators, and quality managers, ensuring smooth NABH 6th Edition compliance while fostering excellence in healthcare delivery.