Gitam Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) Hospital Receives NABH Accreditation
Visakhapatnam: Gitam Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) Hospital has been awarded full accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), making it the third teaching hospital in Andhra Pradesh to receive this recognition.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, GIMSR pro vice-chancellor Dr. Gitanjali Batmanabane explained how the hospital prepared for the accreditation by upgrading its systems, clinical protocols, ethical standards, infrastructure, and aligning all processes with national requirements.
Dr. Krishna Karthik Bhogavalli, GIMSR’s head of operations and NABH lead, explained recent hospital upgrades, including 750 beds, 16 modular major operation theatres, a Cath lab, an advanced dialysis unit, a renovated emergency department with operating theatres and ICUs, and round-the-clock emergency services supported by ACLS-equipped ambulances.
Dr. Prabhavathi, GIMSR NABH coordinator, said that the accreditation stands as a testament to GIMSR’s unwavering commitment to quality healthcare, advanced medical education, and institutional excellence.
Dr. VV Narasimham Rao, GIMSR hospital superintendent, noted that the hospital offers a comprehensive range of general and super-specialty services and is empanelled with major government health schemes such as NTR Vaidya Seva, BSKY, EHS, and ESI, in addition to leading TPAs for cashless insurance coverage.
Published On May 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM IST
