Ward accreditation scheme
Ward accreditation is a key component of our ongoing efforts to enhance and standardise the quality of care provided to patients in our hospitals.
Internal assessments are conducted by corporate nurses and subject matter experts. They deliver reports that highlight the ward's strengths. They also identify areas for improvement necessary to achieve the next level of accreditation.
The assessments include various aspects including patient experience, safety, staff morale, operational efficiency, and performance in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Wards receive ratings of bronze, silver, or gold based on their adherence to these standards. Teams work hard to meet rigorous criteria.
Awards tracker
Congratulations to Bluebell A ward for achieving silver accreditation
Bluebell A ward at Queen’s Hospital is the latest ward at our Trust to achieve silver in our ward accreditation scheme.
Ward accreditation is a way of improving and standardising the quality of care across our hospitals. The programme sets out clear standards and measurements to help our staff understand where they are already delivering fantastic patient care and areas where they need to improve.
Our ward accreditation scheme is led by senior nursing staff who assess wards on areas including patient experience, patient safety, staff experience, and efficiency.
Our Chief Nurse Kathryn Halford, who revealed the good news to staff, said: “It was a privilege to present Bluebell A with their silver certificate. The staff on the ward pulled together and worked incredibly hard and the improvement in patient care and experience is clear to see.”
Bluebell A is the eighth ward to achieve silver accreditation.
Well done to Bluebell B!
Mandarin A gets silver