Advanced Stroke Centres Certification Programme
The Advanced Stroke Centres Certification Programme is meant for hospitals offering comprehensive stroke management—from emergency intervention to rehabilitation and prevention. It requires 24/7 specialist teams, advanced diagnostics, neuro-intervention capabilities, and robust documentation aligned with NABH’s objective elements. Certification positions the hospital as a leader in stroke care and supports national efforts to reduce stroke-related mortality and morbidity.
- Comprehensive Stroke Management:
These centres deliver end-to-end stroke care—ranging from acute treatment to rehabilitation—supported by neuro-intervention facilities and multi-specialty collaboration. - Infrastructure for Complex Cases:
Certification mandates availability of ICUs, cath labs, CT perfusion/MR angiography, and 24×7 neuro-interventionists, enabling advanced procedures like thrombectomy. - Benchmarking with Global Best Practices:
Certified centres align with international stroke care guidelines, gaining recognition for excellence in high-end stroke care and patient safety. - Capacity Building and Training:
Ongoing drills, simulation exercises, and clinical upskilling help teams stay prepared for emergencies and complex stroke cases. - Strategic Advantage in Referral Networks:
With NABH certification, these centres become preferred destinations for critical referrals, partnerships, and national programmes.
• NABH accredited and/or entry-level certified HCO or SHCO
• Stroke care facility functional for at least 6 months
• NABH standards implemented for at least 3 months
• All applicable statutory requirements fulfilled
• 24×7 availability of Designated Stroke Team and Neurologist
• Serve a minimum of 120 stroke patients per year or 10 per month
• Perform minimum 6 endovascular thrombectomies and 12 thrombolysis annually
• Neuro-interventionist and designated neuro-ICU beds
• Advanced diagnostics 24×7: ECG, EEG, CT/MRI (with Angiography and Perfusion), Echo, Cath lab, RBS, CBC, INR, Creatinine
• Carotid duplex ultrasound
• In-house IV thrombolytic capability
• Designated Stroke Certification and Nurse Coordinators
• Documented stroke triage, diagnosis, and emergency protocols
• Telemedicine policy in place
• Mechanism to evaluate and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
All aspiring stroke centres can apply online through the NABH website.
| Type of Stroke Care Centre | Assessment Criteria (On-site assessment) | Certification fees |
|---|---|---|
| Advance stroke care centre | One-man day (1×1) | Rs. 21,000/- |
18% GST applicable extra.
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