Bengaluru, July 2026: SPARSH Hospital, Hennur Road, has become the first hospital in India and the first in the world to receive the prestigious Gold Level Certification from the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM), marking a significant milestone in the country’s emergency healthcare landscape. The recognition was presented during the International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) held in Hamburg, Germany.
The certification acknowledges the hospital’s Emergency Department for meeting globally accepted standards in emergency medicine, highlighting its excellence in trauma care, critical care, patient safety, and emergency response systems.
The recognition follows an intensive three-day assessment conducted in December 2025 under IFEM’s internationally accepted accreditation framework in collaboration with TASNEEF, a leading certification and classification body in the Middle East. During the evaluation, the Emergency Department recorded an exceptional score of 99.6 per cent after being assessed across emergency preparedness, triage protocols, clinical governance, patient safety, infrastructure, and rapid response mechanisms.
Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Founder and Chairman of SPARSH Group of Hospitals, In his statement he said, the recognition reflects the institution’s commitment to delivering world-class emergency care backed by internationally benchmarked clinical standards.
“Our vision is to be the hospital patients and families trust during their most critical moments. Emergency medicine demands speed, precision, and clinical excellence. This Gold Level Certification validates our relentless focus on quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement. It motivates us to further strengthen our people, systems, and clinical capabilities so that every patient receives the highest standard of care when every second matters,” he said.
Dr. T. S. Srinath Kumar, Senior Consultant and Group Head – Emergency Medicine, SPARSH Hospitals, said the certification is based on ten key chapters and more than 200 internationally recognised standards.
“Effective emergency care depends on rapid decision-making, seamless coordination, and evidence-based clinical practices. Achieving this certification reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of patient safety and clinical excellence. We are proud to be the first hospital in the country to receive this honour,” he said.
According to the hospital, the certification assures patients of internationally benchmarked emergency care through advanced triage systems, faster clinical interventions, standardised treatment pathways, and enhanced safety during the crucial ‘golden hour’. The Emergency Department is equipped to manage trauma, cardiac emergencies, stroke, paediatric emergencies, and other life-threatening conditions using globally accepted protocols.
With this achievement, SPARSH Hospital joins a select group of healthcare institutions worldwide that have attained the highest level of recognition in emergency medicine, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced and reliable care for patients with complex and critical medical conditions.
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