India is facing a diabetes epidemic, with over 250 million people affected, accounting for a quarter of the world’s cases, according to a recent Lancet study. In response, the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), part of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has teamed up with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) in a groundbreaking collaboration to improve diabetes care across the nation.
This partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations. NABH, a leader in healthcare accreditation, will enhance standards for allopathic clinics focusing on diabetes management. These new benchmarks will cover all aspects of diabetes care, from patient education to advanced treatment protocols, and integrate state-of-the-art technologies for better outcomes. RSSDI, with over 12,000 members, is India’s largest professional body for diabetes care. Their clinical expertise will be crucial in developing diabetes-specific accreditation standards and ensuring that clinics adhere to the latest, evidence-based practices.
Key Focus Areas of the Collaboration:
- Standardized Diabetes Care: The partnership aims to standardize diabetes treatment across India, ensuring high-quality care no matter the clinic’s location. This includes setting clinical and digital health standards to improve treatment efficiency.
- Digital Health Solutions: Recognizing the importance of technology, NABH and RSSDI will develop digital health standards for clinic management. These solutions will streamline patient data management, treatment tracking, and health monitoring – essential for effective diabetes care.
- Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: RSSDI will lead the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based guidelines, ensuring healthcare professionals nationwide adopt the best practices in diabetes management.
- Expanding Reach: RSSDI’s extensive network will play a vital role in promoting NABH’s accreditation standards, leading to wider adoption and better outcomes for diabetes patients.
Impact and Future Prospects:
This collaboration is set to significantly reduce the complications associated with diabetes by promoting best practices and evidence-based care. It reflects NABH’s commitment to advancing healthcare quality and QCI’s goal of enhancing healthcare across India.
According to Rizwan Koita, Chairperson of NABH, the collaboration will drive standardized care and the implementation of evidence-based guidelines for diabetes. Jaxay Shah, Chairperson of QCI, emphasized that this partnership is a crucial step in improving healthcare standards in India and fighting the country’s diabetes epidemic.
