Healthcare Diagnostics Accreditation Rebecca Gibbons - UKAS Assessment Manager

Introduction Accreditation and UKAS Accreditation landscape for scientific and diagnostic services The Future Preparation tips and support Benefits

Accreditation Independent verification of an organisation’s competence to provide services such that the users have confidence in the outcomes A customer wishing to be accredited must demonstrate competence against a recognised Standard The accreditation body must impartially verify evidence to support this claim

United Kingdom Accreditation Service UKAS – the UK’s sole national accreditation body appointed by Government Operates in the public interest under a MoU with BEIS Performance is assessed internationally Design and administer robust, consistent and fair assessment and accreditation processes Award and ensure maintenance of accreditation

Quality in Healthcare Diagnostic and scientific services underpin 80% of clinical pathways Biological (life) sciences Diagnostic imaging Physiological sciences Physics and Bioengineering

Medical Laboratory Accreditation 1992 Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) 2009 became wholly owned subsidiary of UKAS Transition of accreditation for all CPA accredited medical laboratories to ISO 15189:2012 began in 2013 Currently 180 of potential 780 NHS and private laboratories accredited to ISO 15189:2012 – due to complete in 2018

IQIPS Scheme Scheme launched Summer 2012 To date 45 organisations accredited: - 43 single discipline - 2 with multi-disciplines A further 41 organisations currently in the UKAS initial assessment process 35 organisations are in the formal pre-application RCP-SAIT stage

ISAS Scheme Jointly owned by the Royal College of Radiologists and College of Radiographers Launched 2009 To date 25 accredited organisations A further 12 in the initial assessment process and 66 in the formal TLR pre-application stage Imaging have a multi-modality/discipline scope

The Future NHS England and CQC position statements strongly endorsing accreditation and its value in assuring quality in healthcare Commissioners seeking assurance of quality by awarding contracts to UKAS accredited organisations Providers looking at economies of scale to make accreditation more economical Our view is that these objectives could be facilitated by harmonisation of accreditation against fewer Standards e.g. ISO 15189 Current trend is for: Accredited organisations to extend scope by adding more disciples and also to seek joined up accreditation against multiple Standards e.g. ISAS & IQIPS Currently establishing an Advisory Group to prepare for launch of a Medical Physics scheme

Help and Support A large portfolio of help and support is available to organisations thinking about and/or preparing for accreditation Tips for success: Contact us/UKAS at an early stage to discuss your options Access helpful support material from our website Attend preparation for accreditation workshop to understand the basic requirements for accreditation Locally: Senior management buy-in and leadership is vital to success Good teamwork and collaboration (other accredited disciplines) Early and on-going gap analysis – online tools available

Benefits for patients Key benefits for patients Strengthened focus on patient safety and quality of care Professionally endorsed standards of care Improved governance of standards, supporting continuous improvement Increased confidence in the service

Benefits for professionals Key benefits for professionals Demonstrable professionalism and professional ownership of standards, in line with the recommendations of the Francis Report Helps to define ownership and maintain clarity of roles and responsibilities Opportunity for self-critical appraisal and improvement “ The rewards have been high staff engagement, staff gaining a better understanding of their service and increased confidence that standards are being met across the service.” Nigel Beeton Imaging Services Manager, West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Benefits for Senior Management Key benefits for Boards Proactive risk anticipation and management Promotes reflective practice, improvement and innovation at an organisational level Secures confidence in the system for patients, service providers and the team Acts as a leverage for change, improves staff motivation and sharing of best practice “Now we have been accredited against the Standard, we have a high degree of confidence that we will comply with all regulatory requirements, including the Care Quality Commission registration requirements”. Ajay Chadha Chief Executive Officer 4 Ways Healthcare Ltd

Benefits for Commissioning Groups Key benefits for Commissioning Groups Raise local standards and choice Support decision-making by providing third party confirmation of good practice Enhance efficiency and value for money

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