Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is awarded the Prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation, Joins A Global Exclusive Group of JCI Accredited Hospitals
Hyderabad, 5th July: Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), one of the leading Quaternary Care Super specialty hospitals of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation, by demonstrating continuous compliance with its internationally recognized standards.
The JCI Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
The hospital underwent a rigorous on-site survey conducted under JCI’s 8th Edition framework, where international expert surveyors evaluated Ramaiah Memorial Hospital for 15 Chapters, 237 Standards and 1094 Measurable Elements for its compliance on Quality, Patient Safety and Governance. These included patient care and assessment, medication management, infection control and prevention, international patient safety goals, surgical and anaesthesia protocols, quality improvement, facility safety, and staff training and education, global health impact for sustainability, governance leadership development (GLD), and culture of safety and ethics.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital achieving the accreditation is a reflection of the hospital’s commitment to quality, months of detailed preparation, and the dedication of staff at every level.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is also the recent recipient of the distinguished Comprehensive Stroke Center by the American Stroke Association (ASA) and the Comprehensive Chest Pain Center Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).
“Receiving JCI accreditation is a profound moment for Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and a validation of our relentless pursuit of excellence in patient care,” said Dr. M.R. Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical). “This milestone reflects the collective effort and commitment of every member of our staff to uphold the highest international standards and benchmarks. We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our dedication to quality and safety, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes.”
“Joint Commission International accreditation equips hospitals with processes that help drive improvement across various areas, from enhancing staff education to showcasing leading practices within the hospital setting,” says Andrew Rosen, Vice President, Joint Commission International. “We commend Ramaiah Memorial Hospital for its commitment to becoming a quality improvement organization and achieving JCI’s Gold Seal of Approval®, a universally recognized symbol of quality and patient safety.”
Dr. Nagendra Swamy S.C., Chief Executive – Healthcare Services, GEF (M), added, “This accreditation reflects our shared belief that every patient deserves not just treatment, but trust, dignity, and care that’s safe, consistent, and delivered at par with global standards. This is a most honorable moment for Ramaiah Memorial Hospital. We were one amongst the 1500+ NABH Accredited hospitals in India, now we are one among the 53 Indian JCI Accredited Hospitals and one among the 663 JCI Accredited Hospitals in the world. I’m proud of our team who contributed immensely with determination and purpose. This recognition inspires us to continue enhancing our integrated care model, accelerating innovation, and adopting cutting-edge technologies to serve our community. Quality is a continuous journey & accreditation is not the destination.”
Joint Commission International’s hospital standards are developed in consultation with worldwide healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations measure, assess and improve performance.
The announcement was made during a special ceremony held at the hospital, attended by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Prahlad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister of Karnataka, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Member Karnataka Legislative Council, Shri M. R. Seetharam, and other dignitaries and well-wishers.