ISO 9001:2015 in Radiotherapy: 4 Key Advantages In Utilising An Accreditation Partner

Achieving ISO 9001:2015 accreditation demonstrates your radiotherapy department's commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Regular assessments ensure consistent adherence to rigorous quality standards, encompassing areas like treatment planning, patient assessment, and departmental administration. 

However, navigating the intricacies of ISO 9001:2015 can be challenging. This is where partnering with an accreditation body becomes invaluable. Here's how they can empower your department's journey to successful accreditation: 

Specialist Expertise 

Unlike general inspectors, accreditation partners like CHKS employ surveyors with relevant clinical experience and knowledge. These healthcare specialists understand your department's specific needs and challenges. They can delve deeper into your processes, offering targeted support for quality improvement initiatives tailored to radiotherapy practices. 

On-Demand Support 

Preparing for inspections often involves navigating complicated questions that require evidence-based responses. Accreditation partners offer comprehensive support throughout the entire process, including training programs specifically designed for radiotherapy departments.  This ensures your team understands the ISO 9001:2015 requirements and can implement them effectively. Additionally, they provide dedicated personnel to guide you, answer questions, and help you respond appropriately with the right evidence to support your answers. 

Preparing for Success

Meeting the numerous and detailed ISO standards can feel overwhelming.  Accreditation partners help navigate these complexities by assisting you in developing and implementing standardised practices that align with the standard.  Some partners even conduct mock audits, providing valuable practice and feedback.  This allows you to identify areas for improvement before the actual assessment, boosting your department's confidence and preparedness for a successful accreditation. 

Sustainable Quality Culture

Beyond achieving accreditation, accreditation partners can help cultivate a lasting culture of quality within your department. They can guide you in implementing best practices that not only ensure compliance at the inspection stage, but also lead to continuous improvement in patient care.  Their ongoing support helps you maintain these improvements, solidifying a commitment to excellence in your department. 

Conclusion  

Partnering with an accreditation body empowers your radiotherapy department to achieve ISO 9001:2015 accreditation with greater efficiency and confidence.  Their specialised expertise, process guidance, and focus on continuous improvement ensure a successful journey towards superior patient care. 

Learn how CHKS helped Nicolai Greet!  Head of Radiotherapy at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Nicolai discusses how CHKS accreditation supported their department in overcoming challenges and simplifying the administrative side of her department. https://www.chks.co.uk/Freeing-healthcare-professionals-from-administration-  

CHKS 

The CHKS Assurance & Accreditation programme is based on a framework of evidence-based best practice standards which when implemented support the organisation on a quality improvement journey. An accreditation programme can be instrumental in helping your organisation’s maternity department implement the government inquiry’s recommendations, including adoption of best practice standards, fostering staff engagement, and cultivating a safer and more supportive culture.   

If you're interested in learning more about CHKS' accreditation programmes, please contact us to speak to an accreditation expert: https://www.chks.co.uk/Contact-Us