NAS 2026 In plain language
National Ambulance Services Guidelines 2026 How ambulance services should be organised, equipped, staffed and dispatched, including integrated command and dispatch.
For families Expect one number, a trained call taker and a vehicle matched to the care the patient needs.For hospitals Expect ambulance partners to share structured case information and work to common protocols.For operators Expect clearer requirements on vehicles, crews, training and how calls are dispatched.Read more AIS 125 In plain language
Automotive Industry Standard 125 The national standard for how road ambulances are built and equipped, with separate requirements for patient transport, basic and advanced life support.
For families The vehicle that arrives has been built for the care level it is sent for.For hospitals Transfers arrive in vehicles fitted for the patient's condition.For operators Body, equipment and safety fittings must match the ambulance type you run.Read more ABDM In plain language
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission India's digital health framework, built around ABHA health IDs and linked health records that patients control.
For families With consent, an emergency record can be linked to the patient's ABHA health ID.For hospitals Records can follow the patient across providers, with consent.For operators Trip and care records can become part of the patient's health history.Read more NABH In plain language
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals Accreditation standards for hospitals in India, including how patient transfers and handovers are documented.
For families Accredited hospitals follow defined steps when a patient is moved or received.For hospitals Transfer and handover records are part of what auditors review.For operators Clean, complete trip records make you an easier partner for accredited hospitals.Read more DPDP In plain language
Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 India's law on personal data, covering notice, consent, purpose, security and the rights of the people the data is about.
For families You have a right to know how personal data is used and to raise a grievance.For hospitals Patient data shared by partners must be handled for a clear purpose and kept secure.For operators Crew apps and trip records hold personal data and must be protected.Read more 
