Question : NABH Accreditation for ESIC Hospitals

(a)whether as per the new norms for empanelment with ESIC for super speciality services, the hospitals have to obtain NABH accreditation and if so, the details thereof;
(b)the total number of hospitals empanelled with ESIC at present, State/UT-wise including Kerala;
(c)whether very small number of NABH accredited hospitals are empanelled with ESIC restricting the hospital services to the ESI beneficiaries;
(d)if so, the reasons therefor along with the number of NABH accredited hospitals empanelled with ESIC at present, State/UT-wise; and
(e)whether the Government proposes to empanel non-NABH accredited hospitals also to provide service to ESI beneficiaries and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a) & (e): The Tie-up Hospital should preferably be accredited by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). However, the hospitals which are not accredited by NABH can be empanelled provisionally, till they get NABH accreditation within a period of six months but not later than one year from the date of their empanelment.
In certain areas where there are no NABH accredited hospitals, Non-NABH hospitals are empanelled after following due procedure and inspection.
(b): Total numbers of hospitals empanelled as on date are 1192. State/UT wise list of such hospitals is at Annexure.

(c) & (d): No Madam. There are sufficient number of empanelled hospitals in the country to provide services to ESI beneficiaries. State/UT wise details of NABH accredited hospitals is at Annexure.
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