Question

With reference to quality standards in Kerala healthcare, consider the following statements:

1. National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) were customized by Kerala in 2017 to include palliative care.

2. LaQshya certification focuses on maternal and newborn care.

3. KASH is a state-specific accreditation for hospitals in Kerala.

4. Kerala has over 500 LaQshya-certified institutes.

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only (B) (C) (D)
• B. 2 and 4 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only (B) (C) (D)

• Kerala has only 12 LaQshya-certified institutions, not 500+. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.