NABH ACCREDIATION
Your hospital deserves quality that's recognised across India.
Whether you’re a 20-bed clinic or a 300-bed multispecialty centre, Credencare walks beside you from the first gap assessment to the certificate on your wall. No templates. No guesswork. Just a clear, proven path.
Choose the service that fits your facility
NABH Accreditation for Hospitals
Full Accreditation
This is the complete NABH accreditation service for hospitals with more than 50 beds. If you want full recognition under India’s national quality framework and everything that comes with it (insurance empanelment, patient trust, staff pride) this is where we start.
- Full gap assessment across all NABH chapters and standards
- Preparation of all policies, SOPs, and mandatory documents
- Department-wise staff training and competency documentation
- Internal audit support and corrective action planning
- Mock assessment before the official NABH evaluation
- Onsite support during the NABH assessment visit
- Best for : 50+ bed hospitals
- Timeline : 10–14 months
- Validity : 4 years
NABH Entry Level for Small Facilities
Entry Level
Think NABH is only for big hospitals? It’s not. The NABH Pre-Accreditation Entry Level programme was specifically created for smaller healthcare facilities clinics, nursing homes, and primary care centres as a structured first step toward full accreditation.
- Entry Level standards gap assessment (100 standards)
- Documentation support scaled to your facility’s size
- Staff orientation and basic quality training
- Safety committee and infection control setup
- Application and assessment preparation support
- Roadmap to progress toward full accreditation later
- Best for : Clinics, nursing homes
- Timeline : 6–9 months
- Validity : 2 years
NABH Accreditation for Blood Banks
Specialist
Blood bank accreditation under NABH follows a separate set of standards focused on donor management, transfusion safety, and component preparation. It’s a highly specific process and one we’ve successfully navigated with multiple blood bank clients across India.
- Gap analysis against NABH Blood Bank standards
- Donor selection, testing, and component SOPs
- Transfusion reaction management documentation
- Equipment calibration and maintenance records
- Staff training and competency assessment
- Full assessment preparation and support
- Best for : Blood banks, transfusion units
- Timeline : 8–12 months
- Validity : 3 years
NABH Renewal & Surveillance Support
Renewal
Already NABH accredited? Great but renewal is not automatic. Many hospitals lose their certification simply because they slip in documentation maintenance or miss new standard updates. Our renewal service keeps you compliant, prepared, and in good standing year after year.
- Annual surveillance audit preparation and support
- Updated documentation for revised NABH standards
- Corrective action follow-up from previous assessments
- Quality indicator monitoring and improvement plans
- Staff refresher training and updated competency records
- Renewal application filing and timeline management
- Best for : Accredited facilities
- Timeline : Ongoing retainer
- Scope : All NABH types
Every Credencare engagement includes these core elements
01 : Free initial gap assessment
Before we discuss fees or timelines, we do a preliminary assessment of your facility. You’ll know exactly where you stand and what will be needed before committing to anything.
02 : A dedicated consultant, not a rotating team
One senior consultant is assigned to your facility and stays with you throughout the engagement. You’re never explaining your situation to someone new mid-way through.
03 : Full documentation support
Every mandatory policy, SOP, form, and register is built by our team alongside yours. We don’t give you blank templates. We work through the content with you.
04 : Staff training at every level
From housekeeping staff to senior doctors, everyone in your facility needs to understand their role in NABH compliance. We design and deliver department-specific training sessions.
05 : Mock assessment before the real one
We conduct a full internal mock assessment before the official NABH visit, identify remaining gaps, and give your team the experience of going through an assessment so nothing on the actual day is a surprise.
06 : Post-assessment corrective action support
If the assessors raise observations or non-compliances which is normal we help you write and implement the corrective action plan that satisfies the board.
Common Questions
It depends on your facility's starting point. For a hospital that already has reasonable systems in place, it typically takes 9–12 months. For a facility starting from scratch, plan for 12–14 months. NABH Entry Level for small clinics can be done in 6–8 months. We'll give you an honest estimate after the initial gap assessment.
With thorough preparation, most of our clients clear on the first attempt. If observations are raised, NABH gives you a corrective action period. We support you through that process as well, at no extra charge because our goal is your certification, not just the assessment day.
Yes. The NABH Pre-Accreditation Entry Level programme is specifically designed for smaller facilities there is no minimum bed requirement. We have guided clinics with as few as 15 beds through successful Entry Level certification.
For full NABH, a quality focal point is recommended but it doesn't need to be a full-time position especially for smaller hospitals. For Entry Level, a designated staff member who coordinates with our team is enough. We'll guide whoever takes on that role.
NABH accreditation is valid for 2–3 years depending on the type, with surveillance visits in between. Our renewal service keeps your documentation current, your staff trained, and your facility ready for every surveillance visit so renewal is never a scramble.
Absolutely. We work with healthcare facilities across India including Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Much of our consulting can be done remotely, with onsite visits scheduled for key phases like mock assessments and staff training workshops.
What exactly is NABH accreditation and why does it matter for your hospital?
"Most of our clients don't come to us because they love paperwork. They come because they know NABH will make their hospital better for their patients, their staff, and their future."
NABH is India’s official hospital quality standard
NABH stands for the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers. It’s set up by the Quality Council of India to define and measure what “good healthcare” actually looks like in a way that’s independent, consistent, and nationally recognised.
It means an independent body has verified your quality
When your hospital is NABH accredited, it means external assessors have walked through your facility, reviewed your records, and confirmed that your patient care systems meet the national benchmark not just on paper, but in practice.
The process itself makes your hospital better
Here’s what most hospitals don’t expect: the preparation is often more valuable than the certificate. When you build SOPs, train your staff, and set up quality monitoring your hospital genuinely runs better. Errors go down. Staff confidence goes up. Patients notice.
It’s becoming a business requirement, not just a badge
Insurance companies, government empanelment schemes, and corporate tie-ups increasingly prefer or require NABH-accredited facilities. If you want access to these channels, accreditation is no longer optional.
The Accreditation Journey
Entry Level · Step 1
NABH Pre-Accreditation Entry Level
The ideal starting point for smaller clinics and nursing homes or any hospital that wants to build quality systems before attempting full accreditation. Covers 100 focused standards around patient safety and basic clinical governance.
100 standards | 6–9 months | Valid 2 years | No Minimum Beds
Full Accreditation · Step 2
Full NABH Accreditation
The complete programme covering all chapters from patient rights to infection control, clinical audits to HR systems. Recognised by every major insurance provider and government health scheme in India. This is what most hospitals are aiming for.
All chapters | 10–14 months | Valid 3 years | Insurer-recognised
Ongoing · Stay Accredited
Surveillance & Renewal
Accreditation isn't a one-time event it needs to be maintained. Annual surveillance visits and a renewal cycle every 2–3 years keep your certification active. We handle this for you so it's never a last-minute scramble.
Annual surveillance | Renewal every 2–3 yrs | We manage it
Is your facility eligible for NABH accreditation?
Multispecialty & Teaching Hospitals
Large hospitals with multiple departments. Full NABH accreditation is the standard path, covering all clinical and non-clinical functions.
Single-Speciality Hospitals & Clinics
Orthopaedic, cardiac, cancer, maternity, eye single-speciality hospitals of any size can pursue both Entry Level and full NABH accreditation.
Nursing Homes & Small Clinics
No minimum bed count for NABH Entry Level. Nursing homes and small independent clinics are among the most common applicants we support.
Blood Banks
Standalone blood banks and transfusion centres have a dedicated NABH accreditation programme with its own standards separate from hospital accreditation.
Community Health Centres
Government and trust-run community healthcare centres can also pursue NABH accreditation and it can open up significant funding and scheme empanelment opportunities.
Day Care & Surgical Centres
Facilities that provide daycare procedures and minor surgeries without inpatient beds are eligible for relevant NABH accreditation pathways.
About Credencare
Credencare connects international patients with India’s finest accredited hospitals – and helps Indian healthcare providers earn the NABH accreditation they deserve. Whether you are seeking life-changing treatment or striving to raise your hospital’s quality standards, we are your dedicated partner at every step.
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