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This conference focuses on developing systems and processes for ward accreditation for quality. Ward accreditation can be used as a tool to encouraging ownership of continuous quality improvement at ward level, reduce variation and increase staff pride and team working within their ward areas. Through practical case studies of NHS Trusts that have successfully introduced ward accreditation systems the conference will provide practical guide to implementing systems, and improving staff engagement in driving improvement on the ward.
“As more NHS trusts devise their ward accreditation programmes the impact on Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings will be of interest to determine whether there is a correlation between having an accreditation programme and the quality of care delivered to patients.. The CQC (2021) has launched a new strategy, promising to move away from the traditional burdensome inspection model to a continuous cycle of monitoring using tools such as accreditation to inform their measurements. The strategy makes a commitment to publish new information about quality, use a clear definition of quality and define safety. What is the driver behind ward accreditation? Is it to motivate improvement or is it to provide assurance or can it, in fact, be both?”
“I have seen excellent ward accreditation models across the country. Where these have greatest impact, they are embedded in a culture of strong frontline leadership, positive engagement and staff support. The introduction of accreditation has in many areas served truly to empower frontline nurses and midwives – to develop and improve practice, to influence policy and to shape professional strategy … I strongly support this approach.”
This conference will enable you to:
- Network with colleagues who are working to improve quality through Ward Accreditation
- Learn from outstanding practice in ward accreditation
- Ensuring confidence in your ward accreditation system and learning from trusts that have made revisions to improve ward accreditation systems
- Reflect on national developments and learning including the challenges of Covid-19
- Improve the selection and use of quality metrics and indicators
- Develop your skills in empowering and supporting ward staff to meet the standards
- Learn from the lived experience of a gold standard ward
- Identify key strategies for aligning Ward Accreditation with CQC Quality Ratings at ward level
- Develop and use trust wide quality ward dashboards
- Understand how to use real time data for patient safety and quality improvement
- Self assess and reflect on your own practice
- Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
