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
Glowing feedback for Iris ward as they are awarded silver accreditation
We're delighted that Iris ward at King George Hospital (pictured) have achieved silver in our ward accreditation programme.
Patients on Iris ward had glowing feedback; they said they were well cared for, well informed and updated with their plan, and the ward felt warm and welcoming. Importantly, staff had positive feedback too, and commented that they enjoyed coming to work.
Kathryn Halford, Chief Nurse, said: “To help our hospitals meet the challenge of Covid, Iris ward expanded from caring for Urology patients to caring for patients with other conditions too. The team has learnt new skills, and patient care and safety are excellent.”
Ward accreditation helps us to keep improving. It sets out clear standards and measurements to help teams identify where they are already delivering fantastic patient care, and areas they can improve.
Iris ward are now working towards achieving gold accreditation; they are almost there already - well done to the team!
Well done to Bluebell B!
Mandarin A gets silver