NABH ACCREDITATION STANDARDS IN PERCEPTIVE OF PANCHAKARMA CLINICS AND HOSPITALS – A REVIEW.

Abstract

Ayurveda, emerging as an ancient science of life globally, highlighting India as a native drawing attention from every corner of world. Panchakarma, Yoga Science, Marmachikitsa, Ksharsutra, Rasaushadhi etc. are super specialities of Ayurveda, having no other alternative at all, are becoming attractions, raising medical tourism in India. In this era, evaluation of organization as per their performance & quality has become integral part of health sector of India. NABH has established standards by keeping in mind, enhancement of health system & promotion of continuous quality improvement & patient safety. Objective- To have a review of NABH accreditation standards in perceptive of Panchakarma clinics & hospitals. Design- NABH accreditation standards for Ayurveda hospitals second edition is referred to have review in perceptive of Panchakarma clinics & hospitals. Results- Ayurveda hospital accreditation standards consist of 10 chapters, further divided into 98 standards, incorporation of 590 objective elements. These standards are requirements led by NABH which facilitate safe high quality care. These standards provide framework for quality health facilities, mainly defining Panchakarma facility very precisely, right from documentation to staff awareness. Conclusion- Patients well aware about quality health services, especially in terms of medical tourism expects standard & safety assurance. These NABH accreditation standards setting benchmark for AYUSH hospitals, helps in enhancing significance in health sector in India.
 KEYWORDS- Accreditation, Medical Tourism, NABH, Panchakarma, Quality Assuarance.