IQIPS Accreditation Hosted by RCP Sponsored by the

IQIPS Accreditation Hosted by RCP & Sponsored by the Chief Scientific Officer

IQIPS Accreditation What services are included in IQIPS ? • • Audiology Cardiac physiology Gastro-Intestinal physiology Neurophysiology Ophthalmic science Respiratory physiology Urodynamics Vascular science

We have come a long way in reducing waiting times, improving pathways etc… PSS Accreditation IQIPS Accreditation 2006 2011

PSS Accreditation IQIPS Accreditation Now we need to focus on the quality of our services

IQIPS Accreditation schemes in diagnostics Imaging Pathology Endoscopy Physiologic al Sciences

IQIPS Accreditation What have we done so far? Ø Agreed the process for quality improvement and accreditation Ø Developed, consulted and piloted the standards and criteria Ø Developed the material beneath the standards (in some disciplines this is still progress) Ø Developed and piloted the Self Assessment and Improvement Tool (SAIT) Ø Raised the profile of quality in physiological science services Ø Appointed an accreditation preferred provider (UKAS)

PSS Accreditation IQIPS Accreditation Under discussion possibly - a four year cycle with a yearly SAIT census Scoring mostly B’s Complete the SAIT If pass this requires maintenance Maintain accreditation Submit accreditation application Outcome may be; pass, conditional accreditation or deferred Upload evidence Accreditation visit Experts and lay assessing service against the standards Evidence submitted and reviewed Assessors will either approve for site visit or suggest an action plan

The standards IQIPS Accreditation Ø Development began late 2009 (based on ISAS standards) Ø Specialism specific working groups and the cross-discipline Accreditation Clinical Advisory Group (ACAG) were formed Ø Grounded in evidence and outcome based standards and material were drafted by ACAG and the working groups Ø The material was piloted Ø A public consultation has been carried out

IQIPS Accreditation The ACAG

IQIPS Accreditation The Structure of material beneath the standards Facilities, Resources and Workforce Patient Experience 4 Key Domains Safety Clinical Standards SAIT measures Criteria Example evidence Guidance (Specialism Specific) KMS

IQIPS Accreditation The SAIT

4. SAIT IQIPS Accreditation The domains appear at the top of the page, and the standards are accessible via a drop down menu.

5. Any Qualified Provider IQIPS Accreditation Summary of AQP timelines published for adult audiology services: • have submitted an application for IQIPS accreditation by 31 March 2012 • have completed the IQIPS Self Assessment & Improvement Tool for adult hearing services by 30 June 2012 • be IQIPS adult hearing service accredited no later than 31 September 2012 http: //www. supply 2 health. nhs. uk/AQPResource. Centre

IQIPS Accreditation What’s next? • Launch the SAIT – audiology in March, phased across other disciplines • Recruit assessors • Train assessors (3 day residential course) • Launch of Accreditation in Spring 2012

IQIPS Accreditation Why bother? • • • Local leverage/Raising the profile Validate and recognise success Driving up quality NHS Choices – information for patients Any Qualified Provider Promote sharing of good practice Bringing together services CQC and equivalents Interest from commissioners Evidence for CPD/revalidation Political drive

IQIPS Accreditation Any questions?

IQIPS Accreditation Acknowledgements • • The DH Chief Scientific Officer The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust The Royal College of Physicians The IQIPS Project Team and Quality Strategy Group – Duncan Nichol, Kerry Tinkler, Paul White, Simon Procter, Theresa Fail, Fiona Rennie, Linda Luxon, Louis Merton and Caroline Rogers • RCR and So. R – This scheme has been developed based on the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) with the kind permission of The Royal College of Radiologists and The College of Radiographers • The Accreditation Clinical Advisory Group (ACAG) – Crispian Oates, Jonathan Cole, Peter Bill, Anne Bolton, Alan Torbet, Francine D’Souza, Brian Campbell, Tanya Miller, John De Caestecker, Philip Toozs-Hobson, Andrew Gammie and Martyn Bucknall.