The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) accreditation unit is pleased to announce the publication of the Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services (QPIDS) clinical service accreditation standards and evidence requirements. The standards are being made available ahead of the official launch of the QPIDS accreditation scheme in the autumn.
The RCP is adopting the existing UK Primary Immunodeficiency Network (UKPIN) accreditation scheme and the revised standards will underpin the renamed QPIDS accreditation scheme. Publishing the standards ahead of the launch will allow hospitals and healthcare professions to familiarise themselves with the new standards before they register their services in order to be accredited.
The RCP accreditation schemes have a strong track record in improving the quality and safety of patient healthcare. It hosts several accreditation schemes, including:
- Joint Advisory Group on gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service
- Improving Quality in Physiological Services
- Improving Quality in Allergy Services.
Dr Claire Bethune, QPIDS clinical lead and consultant immunologist, said:
The new QPIDS scheme hosted by the RCP accreditation unit will build on the success of the UKPIN accreditation scheme for primary immunodeficiency services. It will have effective processes and a supportive accreditation pathway for services working towards accreditation, and a more robust governance structure.
The revised standards document published today will provide services with clear recommendations for the evidence required to demonstrate compliance with the standards.
For further information please contact Joanna Morgan, Care Quality Improvement Department communications manager, on +44 (0)20 3075 1354 or email Joanna.Morgan@rcplondon.ac.uk.