All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Nagpur is scaling new heights. Its progress compelled Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend congratulations on his twitter account. This time, the reason was AIIMS Nagpur has achieved a greater feat of achieving the certificate of quality in the healthcare sector--Accreditation from National Board for Hospitals (NABH). Among all AIIMS in the country, Nagpur became the first to get it. Prime Minister said, “AIIMS Nagpur has set a benchmark in delivering quality healthcare services.”

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted, “Congratulations to the doctors and staff of AIIMS Nagpur for this great feat.” NABH accreditation is widely recognised as the gold standard for quality and patient safety in healthcare. It serves as a testament to the organisation’s relentless pursuit of excellence across all aspects of medical care, encompassing patient care, patient rights, and infection control, among others. AIIMS Nagpur’s accreditation signifies its dedication to continuous improvement and adherence to the highest quality bench marks.

National Productivity Council (NPC), New Delhi had shortlisted AIIMS, Nagpur along with 11 other Govt medical institutions in India as a demonstration project for capacity building and handholding support to health care facilities in India. The rigorous accreditation process involved a comprehensive evaluation of AIIMS Nagpur’s infrastructure, clinical protocols, and administrative systems. It encompassed meticulous assessments of patient safety, infection control practices, patient care, medical records management, and staff qualifications. AIIMS Nagpur’s successful accreditation demonstrates its unwavering commitment to providing patients with world-class medical services that prioritise their well-being and safety.

The core committee was constituted for NABH assessment, with various committees formed as per standard operating procedures. Dr Gugapriya, Dr Meena Mishra, Dr Minakshi Girish, Dr Akash Bang, Dr Shrikrishna BH, Dr Suyog Jaiswal, Dr Neeta Gade, Dr Anita Yadav, Dr Urmila Chauhan, Dr Harshanand Popalwar, Dr Mohan Sundaram, Dr Hemant Bodhankar, SE Nikhil Pandey, Dr Rajni Peter, NS Abin Vergese, NOs Vidhi Talwar, Shalu Rathi, Prachi Khaire, Jyoti Latwal, DEO Shivani Ukey took efforts for the preparation for the accreditation process. Expressing happiness over the development, Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Nagpur, Dr Manish Shrigiriwar said, “It was a mammoth task and thanks to all of our team members with special thanks to Dr M H Rao, Exec Director.”