This Committee is Headed by Dr. Manu Vats

The IRA Chamber of Ayurveda is a pioneering integrated body—specifically highlighted by initiatives like those in Punjab—designed to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern global standards.¹

The Accreditation Committee within this chamber plays a critical role in standardizing care. While many hospitals aim for national NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) standards, the IRA Chamber’s committee acts as the specialized governing and advisory arm to ensure these standards are applied authentically to Ayurvedic practices.

Core Roles of the Accreditation Committee

The committee’s primary objective is to move Ayurveda from “alternative medicine” to a “globally accepted clinical science” through the following functions:

1. Standardization of Clinical Protocols

The committee defines the “Minimum Standards” for hospitals and clinics. This includes:

• Infrastructure: Ensuring therapy rooms (like Panchakarma suites) meet hygiene, space, and ventilation requirements.
• Documentation: Establishing uniform formats for patient history (Prakriti analysis), treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Safety: Implementing protocols for the safe handling of Ayurvedic medicines, particularly those containing minerals (Herbo-metallic preparations).

2. Quality Assurance (QA) and Monitoring

Instead of just a one-time check, the committee creates a framework for continuous improvement:

• Periodic Audits: Conducting regular inspections to ensure clinics maintain the standards they were accredited with.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Bridging the “Research” and “Academia” pillars of the Chamber by ensuring clinical treatments are backed by updated research findings.

3. Facilitating Global Recognition

By aligning Ayurvedic clinics with international benchmarks, the committee helps in:

• Medical Tourism: Providing a “seal of quality” that reassures international patients about the safety and efficacy of the facility.
• Insurance Empanelment: Helping accredited hospitals qualify for cashless treatments and insurance reimbursement, which often requires strict accreditation status.

4. Human Resource & Training Validation

The committee ensures that the staff (both doctors and therapists) are not only qualified but also continuously trained.

• Competency Mapping: Verifying that therapists performing specialized procedures like Basti or Shirodhara have the required certification and skills.
• CME (Continuing Medical Education): Organizing training sessions to update practitioners on new regulatory laws and safety standards.

Comparison of Focus Areas