Review Article
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine
Vol. 12
Issue 3
2026
pp. 142-147
Open Access

Quality Improvement through NABH Accreditation: A Review of Strategies for Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals

Mazhar Jamil1,Md Rehan1,Abdullah Khan1,Mohd Asjad1,Mohd Aftab Siddiqui1,Mohd Tariq Salman2
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
2Department of Pharmacology, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (IIMSR), Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
Correspondence:

*Mohd Aftab Siddiqui

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

aftab.uzaiz@gmail.com

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Abstract

Quality Improvement (QI) is a systematic approach aimed at enhancing the performance of healthcare organizations by improving patient safety, service quality, and overall satisfaction. In India, hospital quality is assessed using established frameworks, particularly those developed by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) under the Quality Council of India (QCI). In 2018, the National Health Authority introduced quality certification requirements under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to further strengthen healthcare standards and patient outcomes. This review highlights the role of NABH accreditation in improving healthcare quality and reducing medication errors through standardized protocols, continuous monitoring, and performance indicators. Additionally, the integration of Information Technology (IT) in healthcare systems can significantly minimize medication errors by enhancing communication, improving access to clinical information, and enabling real-time monitoring and decision support.

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Keywords

Accreditation
Medication Errors
NABH
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement

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