## India Combats Diabetes Epidemic: NABH and RSSDI Join Forces to Improve Care
India, grappling with a staggering diabetes epidemic affecting over 250 million people – a quarter of the global cases, according to a recent Lancet study – is taking significant strides towards improved patient care. In a landmark collaboration, the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This partnership promises to revolutionize diabetes management across the country.
This collaboration leverages the strengths of both organizations. NABH, renowned for its expertise in establishing and upholding healthcare standards, will enhance its accreditation standards specifically for allopathic clinics focusing on diabetes care. This ensures clinics meet the highest quality benchmarks, from patient education to advanced treatment protocols, and incorporates cutting-edge technologies for optimal diabetes management. RSSDI, India’s largest professional body for diabetes care providers with over 12,000 members, brings its unparalleled knowledge of clinical guidelines and research to the table. Their involvement is crucial in developing new accreditation standards tailored to diabetes care clinics, guaranteeing adherence to the most up-to-date, evidence-based clinical practices.
A Multi-pronged Approach to Diabetes Management:
The initiative focuses on several key areas:
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Standardized Care:
The partnership aims to standardize diabetes care across India, ensuring consistent, high-quality treatment regardless of location. This includes the development of robust clinical and digital health standards to streamline processes and improve efficiency.*
Digital Health Integration:
Recognizing the transformative power of technology, the collaboration emphasizes the integration of digital health solutions. NABH and RSSDI will jointly develop digital health standards for clinic management systems. These systems will improve patient data management, treatment plan tracking, and continuous health outcome monitoring – essential elements for effective diabetes management.*
Evidence-Based Guidelines:
RSSDI will play a pivotal role in disseminating the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines and best practices among healthcare professionals nationwide, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in diabetes care.*
Wider Reach:
RSSDI’s extensive network will be instrumental in promoting NABH’s Allopathic Clinic Accreditation Standards, ensuring broader adoption and a greater impact on the lives of diabetes patients.Impact and Future Outlook:
The collaboration is expected to dramatically reduce morbidity and complications associated with diabetes by promoting best practices and evidence-based treatment protocols. This joint effort underscores NABH’s commitment to developing specialized care standards across the healthcare landscape and reinforces QCI’s broader vision of enhancing healthcare quality at the grassroots level.
Rizwan Koita, Chairperson of NABH, emphasized the critical role NABH can play in driving standardized care and evidence-based guidelines for diabetes management. Jaxay Shah, Chairperson of the Quality Council of India, highlighted the significance of this collaboration in achieving QCI’s overarching goal of improving healthcare quality across India. This partnership marks a significant step towards combating the diabetes epidemic in India and improving the lives of millions affected by this chronic condition.
