IQIPS Programme and UKAS Accreditation Francine D Souza, Assessment Manager
Overview Introduction to the IQIPS standard and Programme- on behalf of Kerry Tinkler UKAS Accreditation against the IQIPS standard- UKAS and its role Personal Prospective- Action for Deafness - Liam Thompson Personal Prospective- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust -Michelle Booth Questions
IQIPS Accreditation November 2013
Reminder IQIPS Accreditation CSO - sponsorship RCP - Host UKAS provider All services - NHS, Independent sector, voluntary sector etc.
The standards Development began late 2009 (based on ISAS standards) IQIPS Accreditation Specialism specific working groups and the cross-discipline Accreditation Clinical Advisory Group (ACAG) were formed Grounded in evidence and outcome based standards and material were drafted by ACAG and the working groups The material was piloted A public consultation has been carried out 26 standards
The Standard Structure IQIPS Accreditation Standards Key Points Criteria Example evidence Guidance KMS SAIT References
Currently 8 Audiology Services Accredited PSS IQIPS Accreditation Sector Number of sites Adult audiology 599 Paediatric audiology 93 Cardiac physiology 28 Respiratory & Sleep 31 GI physiology 6 Neurophysiology 10 Vascular 17 Grand Total 784
Audiology Services BAND NHS Independent Totals Grand total PSS IQIPS Accreditation Adult audiology Band 1 58 9 67 Band 2 26 2 28 Band 3 10 3 13 Total 94 14 108 108 Paediatric audiology Band 1 24-24 Band 2 5-5 Band 3 - - - Total 29 29 29
PSS IQIPS Accreditation The SAIT gives a summary of scores Summit to plot improvements
PSS IQIPS Accreditation The KMS, References and guidance are accessed via the web tool
PSS IQIPS Accreditation Action plan
Why bother? IQIPS Accreditation Driving up quality Local leverage/raising the profile Validate and recognise success Bringing together services Promote sharing of good practice NHS Choices information for patients Any Qualified Provider Interest from commissioners CQC and equivalents Evidence for CPD Long term cost savings
IQIPS 6 monthly Census purpose and benefits IQIPS Accreditation October 2012 and March 2013 two national IQIPS census The census is of substantial importance to the programme and its purpose is to generate numerous benefits to the participating services. Results can be used to Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the service Produce national anonymised data Inform national policy Inform the IQIPS quality improvement programme Demonstrate the willingness of the service to engage with quality improvement Give physiological sciences national and local status
Clinical standards overview and findings National overall percentage of units by Level and Standard - Clinical IQIPS Accreditation Percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% CL1 CL2 CL3 CL4 CL5 CL6 CL7 CL8 CL9 Standard D C B
IQIPS Accreditation Patient experience standards overview and findings
Contacts: IQIPS Accreditation askiqips@rcplondon.ac.uk IQIPSCustomerService@UKAS.com K.tinkler@ucl.ac.uk www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/iqips www.ukas.com/iqips
Acknowledgements IQIPS Accreditation The DH Chief Scientific Officer RCR and SoR 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 IQIPS Accreditation Clinical Advisory Group (ACAG) The IQIPS Quality Improvement group The IQIPS governance group
UKAS Accreditation against the IQIPS standard - UKAS and its role Francine D Souza, Assessment Manager
Introduction UKAS and Accreditation explained Introduction to UKAS Scheme requirements UKAS and Physiological Diagnostic Services accreditation How IQIPS works Who does the assessment IQIPS Benefits Available support
Introduction to UKAS UKAS established in 1995 as a non-profit distributing private company limited by guarantee Originated in 1966; 47 years of accreditation experience The UK s national accreditation body; EU Regulation gives legal framework for accreditation Performance is monitored by government and peerassessed internationally
Scheme requirements Genuine need Appropriate ownership Validity of approach Involvement of all interested parties Criteria to meet specified needs Public interest
Who does the assessments Team of assessors, to include: UKAS Assessment manager Peer Assessors All assessors recruited, trained and monitored by UKAS Assessment team will make a recommendation to UKAS
Grant of UKAS accreditation Physiological Diagnostic services that demonstrate overall conformity with the requirements set out in the IQIPS Standard and other UKAS requirements are awarded UKAS accreditation
How IQIPS works Impartiality, integrity, independence Competence Requirements of accreditation Appropriate resources and facilities Performance demonstrated to be to required standard Capable of sustaining the required level of performance
Benefits of accreditation Key benefits for patients Strengthened focus on patient safety and quality of the care experience Professionally endorsed standards of care Improved governance standards, supporting continuous improvement Increased confidence in the service
Benefits of accreditation Key benefits for the professionals Demonstrable professionalism and professional ownership of standards, in line with the recommendations of Francis Helps to define ownership and maintain clarity of roles and responsibilities Opportunity for self-critical service appraisal and improvement
Benefits of accreditation Key benefits for Boards and Trusts Proactive risk anticipation and management Promotes reflective practice, improvement and innovation at an organisational level Security as regards confidence in the system for patients, services, service providers and the team
Benefits of accreditation Key benefits for Boards and Trusts Proactive risk anticipation and management Promotes reflective practice, improvement and innovation at an organisational level Security as regards confidence in the system for patients, services, service providers and the team
Tips for success
Tips for success Preparation, preparation, preparation! 1 Know and understand the IQIPS Standard 2 Ensure senior clinical and managerial leadership 3 Identify a local skilled Co-ordinator/Project Manager 4 Set up and empower a project team (skill mix) 5 Gain wide local support
Tips for success 6 Identify a sustainable funding source 7 Undertake regular gap analysis 8 Review all current policies and procedures and record keeping arrangements 9 Review local patient/service user involvement 10 Establish a comprehensive quality improvement programme that includes a comprehensive internal audit plan
THANK YOU Contact details http://www.ukas.com/iqips IQIPSCustomerService@ukas.com ethna.glean@ukas.com francine.d souza@ukas.com