Shillong, June 25: Supercare Hospital, one of Meghalaya’s premier multi-specialty healthcare institutions, has added yet another milestone to its journey of medical excellence by securing NABL accreditation for its Department of Laboratory Science. Accreditation, awarded by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), is based on the globally recognized ISO 15189:2022 standards for medical laboratories.
This achievement reaffirms Supercare’s commitment to delivering accurate, reliable, and high-quality diagnostic services not only to Meghalaya but to the entire Northeast region.
The NABL accreditation process involved an exhaustive evaluation of the hospital’s laboratory capabilities, encompassing technical expertise, personnel qualifications, equipment standards, quality assurance protocols, and overall operational systems. It is awarded only to laboratories that demonstrate robust quality management systems and adherence to international best practices in patient safety and care.
Leadership Speaks
Dr. R. S. Thangkhiew, Managing Director of Supercare Hospital, expressed pride in the accomplishment:
“This accreditation is a testament to the skill, dedication, and precision of our Laboratory Science team. At Supercare, we believe that quality diagnostics are at the heart of quality treatment, and this achievement reaffirms our pursuit of clinical excellence.”
Chief Operating Officer Mr. Damien Marwein added:
“With the NABL accreditation, patients can have even greater confidence in the integrity and accuracy of our laboratory services. It also opens doors for collaborations and referrals at the national level, further enhancing our service capacity.”
Raising the Bar for Healthcare in the Region
By earning NABL accreditation, Supercare Hospital now joins a select group of institutions in Northeast India recognized for excellence in laboratory medicine. This honor follows a series of groundbreaking firsts for the hospital:
First hospital in Meghalaya to receive full NABH accreditation
First in the state to receive NABH Emergency Department accreditation
First in the Northeast to earn NABH certification for Nursing Excellence
These achievements reflect Supercare’s unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care at every level of service.
