NABH and HSSC Sign MoU for Skilling Initiatives of Healthcare Professionals Across the Country

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National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 21 January.

An overview of the news

• The objective of the MoU is to accredit HSSC certification for NABH accreditation, develop training programs for essential skilling, reskilling and upskilling of healthcare professionals.

• The MoU was signed by Dr. Atul Kochhar, CEO, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) and with Ashish Jain, CEO, Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC).

• This collaboration will help in achieving the goal of enhancing the quality of healthcare in India.

Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC)

• It is a National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) recognized awarding body working under the ambit of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

• It aims to develop qualifications, learning resources, training programmes, assessment and certification mechanisms for skilling, reskilling and upskilling of professionals and facilitate placement and apprenticeship opportunities.

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)

• It is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India established to set up and administer programs for healthcare organisations.

• The board is structured to meet the desired needs of the consumers and to set benchmarks for the progress of the healthcare industry.

• The Board enjoys complete functional autonomy in its operations, despite being supported by all stakeholders including industry, consumers, and government.