NABH Standard for Signage and Displays
STANDARD | OBJECTIVE |
AAC.1c | The defined healthcare services are prominently displayed. |
AAC- 9a | Imaging services comply with legal and other requirements |
AAC-11h | Imaging signage are prominently displayed in all appropriate locations |
COP-11b | The organization defines and displays whether high-risk obstetric cases can be cared for or not. |
HIC-5c | Isolation/barrier nursing facilities are available |
FMS- 2c | There is internal and external sign postings in the organization in a language understood by the patient, families and community (fire safety signage) |
FMS – 5a | Documented procedures govern procurement, handling, storage, distribution, usage and replenishment of medical gas. (Proper signage is kept for used, full, empty cylinders) |
FMS- 6b | The organization has a documented safe-exit plan in case of fire and non-fire emergencies. (The signage of fire exists shall be as per the NBC) |
COP.12b | The organization defines and displays the scope of its pediatric services. |
PRE.1a | Patient and family rights and responsibilities are documented and displayed |
HIC.2c | The organization adheres to hand-hygiene guidelines (The organization could display the necessary instructions near every hand washing Area) |
ROM.4a | The leaders make public the vision, mission, and values of the organization. |
FMS.6 a | The organization has plans and provisions for early detection, abatement and containment of fire, and non-fire emergencies. |
Outline of NABH Standards:
- Access, Assessment, and Continuity of Care (AAC)
- Care of Patients (COP)
- Management of Medication (MOM)
- Patient Rights and Education (PRE)
- Hospital Infection Control (HIC)
Benefits of NABH-certified Hospital Signage
NABH Guidelines provide effective Hospital Signages that make the hospital. Mandatory Hospital Signages guide every occupant to follow all Health Safety Norms. Together, we can maintain healthy and hygienic atmosphere in the hospital which boost early recovery of patients mentioned below:
- Relax Patients
- Fast and Smooths SOP in the Hospital
- Proper care and attention to every patient
- Regular Updating with Important Notice
- Reduce stress and hassle in the Hospital.\
- Seamless infrastructure access
- Seamless navigation of people in the Hospital.
- Enhance understanding and readability of the audience.
- Use of Bilingual language to reach mass audience.
- Use of ECO-FRIENDLY Green Ink or Natural Ink is mandatory for Hospital Signages.
Types Of NABH Signages
INFORMATIVE SIGNAGE | DIRECTION SIGNAGE | STATUTORY SIGNAGE | IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE |
SCOPE OF SERVICES | NAVIGATION LINE | FIRE SIGNAGE AS PER NBC (PART-4) | VARIOUS DESKS |
VISITING HOURS | WAY TO DEPARTMENTS BOARDS | RADIATION SAFETY SIGNAGE AS PER AERB NORMS | TOILETS |
LIST OF DOCTORS | FLOOR LAYOUT | DISPLAYING LICENSE | ROOM NUMBERS |
DONOT USE LIFT DURING FIRE | FIRE EXIT | PC-PNDT SIGNAGE | FLOOR DESIGNATIONS |
PATIENT RIGHTS & EDUCATION | WAY IN | DANGER SIGNAGE AS PER ELECTRICITY ACT | VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS |
LIST OF EMPANELED GOVT & PRIVATE INSURANCE LISTS | WAY OUT | DRINKING WATER | |
HANDWASH ETIQUETTE | WAY TO EMERGENCY SERVICES | CANTEEN/CAFE | |
EQUIPMENT & DRUGS |
