Digital health technologies use computing platforms, connectivity, software, and sensors for health care and related uses. This enables the healthcare Organisation to work efficiently and effectively towards achieving the objectives of the organisation by delivering safe and quality healthcare to the patient.

1. NABH – DIGITAL HEALTH
STANDARDS
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2. Outline
 Introduction to Digital Health Accreditation
 Introduction to Digital Health
 Definition and scope of Digital Health
 Digital Health Application
 Advantages of Digital Health for various
stakeholders
 Global Trends in Digital Health
 Standards
 NABH Digital Health Accreditation Process

3. Introduction
 National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and
Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent board
of the Quality Council of India (QCI), set up to
establish and operate accreditation programs for
healthcare organizations

4. Introduction to Digital Health Accreditation
 Digital technology has become an integral part of
delivering efficient, accessible, and quality
healthcare services.
 Healthcare providers and organizations increasingly
rely on digital solutions, ensuring the security,
reliability, and effectiveness of these technologies
has become paramount.
 Accreditation also helps in branding the country
internationally as a cost-effective quality healthcare
hub for foreign patients and thereby caters to
medical tourism to a larger extent making it a
favorable destination for healthcare.

5. Introduction to Digital Health
 Digital health represents a transformative evolution in the
healthcare industry.
 Digital health has the potential to improve access to quality
healthcare, streamline processes, enhance the quality of care,
and even reduce costs.
 It has the potential to enhance patient engagement and
empowerment. Mobile health apps and wearable devices
enable individuals to monitor their own health, track their
fitness goals, and manage chronic conditions more effectively.
This self-management approach not only empowers patients
but also promotes preventive care and early intervention.
 Furthermore, digital health has proven to be instrumental
during public health emergencies, such as COVID19
pandemic. Telemedicine and remote monitoring technologies
have played a crucial role in delivering healthcare services
and monitoring patients remotely. Digital tools have also
facilitated contact tracing, data collection, and public health
interventions.

6. Definition and scope of Digital Health
 Digital health encompasses a broad spectrum of
innovations, including telemedicine, electronic health
records (EHRs), mobile health apps, wearable devices,
artificial intelligence, and more.
 These technologies empower individuals to take control
of their health, enable healthcare providers to offer more
personalized and efficient care, and contribute to better
health outcomes on a global scale.
 Digital health utilizes various digital technologies such as
computers, mobile devices, software applications,
wearable devices, and the internet to enhance healthcare
delivery. Also, encompasses a wide range of
applications, covering preventive care, diagnosis,
treatment, monitoring, and disease management.

7. Digital Health Application
1. Hospital Management Information System
Key features of HMIS include:
a. Patient registration & admissions – centralized
record of patients and key demographic
information
b. Patient scheduling
c. Patient billing & Finance management
d. Core Pharmacy & Lab management
e. Administrative functions e.g., inventory
management

8. Digital Health Application (Cont..)
2. Electronic Health Records
EHR organizes medical records, charts, test results,
medications. The main goal of EHRs is to give
healthcare professionals quick access to critical
patient information, leading to better decision-making,
improved coordination of care, and enhanced patient
safety.
a. Comprehensive Record Management
b. Interoperability and Information sharing
c. Decision support and Analytics

9. Digital Health Application (Cont..)
3. Telemedicine
Telemedicine offers several key features that
contribute to its effectiveness and convenience:
a. Virtual Consultation
b. Follow-up care and Monitoring
c. Emergency Care
d. Second Option Service
e. Enhanced Patient Monitoring

10. Digital Health Application (Cont..)
4. Patient Portal
a) Appointment Scheduling
b) Personal Health Information
c) Payments
d) Medical History

11. Advantages of Digital Health for various
stakeholders
 For Doctors and Healthcare workers – EMR, use of
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS),
E-prescription, Telemedicine, Mobile apps and
wearable devices can used to monitor patients
health.
 Health Insurance Companies
 Pharmaceutical Industry
 Government

12. Global Trends in Digital Health
 Telemedicine Expansion
 Wearable Health Tech
 AI and Machine Learning
 Remote Patient Monitoring
 Digital Therapeutics
 Block Chain for Health Data
 Healthcare Data Interoperability
 Mental Health Tech
 Personalized Medicine
 Digital Health Regulation
 Patient Empowerment
 AI in Drug Discovery
 Data Security and Privacy

13. Standards
 Standards – 38
 Objective – 182
1. Access, Assessment and Continuity of Care (AAC)
2. Care of Patients (COP)
3. Management of Medication (MOM)
4. Digital Infrastructure (DIS)
5. Digital Operations Management (DOM)
6. Finance and Procurement Management (FPM)
7. Human Resource Management (HRM)
8. Information Management System (IMS)

14. NABH Digital Health Accreditation Process
Registration on Web
Portal
Information, Document submission (on web portal
and Mobile application)
Fee Submission
Final Assessment
NC Closure
Accreditation Recommendation by Digital
Accreditation Committee

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