A Focus on Quality and Accreditation
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to upgrade the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) ecosystem. This collaboration aims to address various issues, including the lack of standardized quality and accreditation.
Accreditation Support: The QCI will assist CGHS facilities in achieving accreditation by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
The partnership will focus on building the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality services.
The collaboration will also focus on expanding the network of qualified healthcare providers and laboratories empanelled under CGHS.
The partnership will ensure that regular evaluation and quality monitoring mechanisms are established.
The move comes amidst discussions on standardizing hospital charges across the country. While private hospitals have expressed concerns about compromising quality, experts believe the collaboration is crucial to rejuvenate the CGHS system and improve patient safety.
Improved Quality of Care: Accreditation and capacity building will lead to improved quality of care in CGHS facilities.
Regular evaluation and quality monitoring will ensure patient safety and address concerns about substandard care.
Integration of CGHS beneficiary IDs with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID will facilitate seamless sharing of digital health records and streamline healthcare services.
The collaboration will contribute to creating a centralized health database system, promoting transparency and efficiency.
Overall, the partnership between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and QCI is a significant step towards improving the quality and efficiency of the CGHS system, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and beneficiaries.