Small Healthcare Organisation (SHCO) Accreditation Programme
Designed for smaller healthcare facilities with 50 beds or fewer, the SHCO accreditation programme offers a practical and achievable pathway to standardisation and quality care. It simplifies the implementation of key healthcare standards while maintaining a strong emphasis on patient rights, hygiene, clinical practices, documentation, and governance.
By aligning daily operations with recognised best practices, this programme helps hospitals strengthen community trust, enhance service credibility, and become eligible for empanelments. It is especially beneficial for facilities serving semi-urban and rural populations, supporting them in delivering safe, ethical, and consistent care while progressing confidently on their quality improvement journey.
- Tailored for Smaller Facilities:
Designed specifically for smaller hospitals and healthcare providers, the SHCO accreditation programme offers a practical, achievable framework that ensures quality care delivery. - Public Confidence and Safety Assurance:
It assures patients and communities that the healthcare services provided are safe, ethically sound, and delivered by qualified professionals, thereby increasing their trust in smaller facilities. - Structured Operations and Documentation:
The programme helps standardise internal processes—from patient admission and consent to discharge and record-keeping—making day-to-day operations more efficient and predictable. - Eligibility for Schemes and Insurance:
Accredited SHCOs become more likely to be included in government programmes and insurance panels, unlocking new opportunities for growth and financial sustainability. - Supportive Ecosystem:
NABH offers SHCOs extensive guidance through handholding, training, and implementation toolkits, helping them successfully complete their accreditation journey. - Platform for Scaling Up:
Accreditation lays the groundwork for future expansion, allowing these organisations to confidently grow their service portfolio and pursue full accreditation when ready. - Risk Mitigation and Legal Readiness:
By aligning with NABH standards, SHCOs are better equipped to meet legal obligations, conduct internal audits, and minimise potential non-compliance risks.
SHCOs that meet the following criteria:
- Hospitals, Day Care Centres, Super/Specialty Centres with ≤50 sanctioned beds.
- Minimum 6 months of operational data available.
- Minimum 30% average bed occupancy over the last 6 months.
- Implementation of NABH SHCO standards for at least 3 months.
- Commitment to applicable legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance.
Exclusions: Polyclinics, diagnostic centres, standalone eye/dental hospitals or centres.
- Download the NABH 3rd Edition SHCO standards from the ‘Guide to NABH Standards’ under Healthcare Providers.
- Purchase the SHCO Guidebook for implementation guidance.
- Implement the standards internally for 3 months.
- Submit the online application form with all required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Application is reviewed and assessments are scheduled.
- Track the status of your application from the login dashboard.
SHCO Accreditation Programme (3rd Edition August 2022) Revised Fee w.e.f. 01.04.2024
| Up to 50 Beds |
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| Application Fee: 25,000/- Annual Fee: 1,50,000/- Virtual Assessment Fee: 3,000/- Focus assessment: 15,000/- Re-issue of certificate: 6,000/- |
18% GST applicable extra.
- Programme on Implementation (POI): Targeted training for SHCOs by NABH senior assessors to simplify standard implementation.
- Monthly Masterclasses – NABH Quality Connect: Virtual sessions on quality improvement topics like:
- KPI monitoring
- Documentation
- Infection control
- Clinical audits
- Resources, templates, and best practices are available through the Digital Library on the NABH website.
- To explore upcoming training programmes, visit: https://nabh.co/EducationTraining.aspx
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