A Teesside-based endoscopy service has once again been acknowledged for its ‘high standard of achievement’ as it celebrates its successful reaccreditation, following a recent annual review.
The reaccreditation covers two endoscopy units – one at the University Hospital of North Tees for high-risk procedures and the Rutherford Morrison unit at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.
The service has officially met all of its Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) accreditation standards and has been renewed for another year.
JAG accreditation is voluntary for endoscopy services, but serves to promote quality improvement, highlight areas of best practice, and recognises areas that may need change.
It supports the continued development of the organisation’s endoscopy service and demonstrates its dedication to delivering high quality care for our patients.
Dr Iosif Beintaris, consultant gastroenterologist and endoscopy lead, said: “We’re thrilled to have been reaccredited – it’s definitely something to celebrate.
“To have been reaccredited is acknowledgement of the ongoing commitment of our endoscopy team and I could not be prouder.”
The JAG assessment highlighted the dedication of the team in delivering a high-quality service and for their hard work during the accreditation process.
JAG oversees training for endoscopy in the UK, and carries out accreditation visits of endoscopy centres, averaging more than 500 assessments every year.
Iosif continues: “Our team has gone above and beyond throughout to be able to achieve this accreditation and everyone has been instrumental to our success.
“I would like to thank everyone for their continued hard work and I know we will continue to look for further ways to improve our service to continue deliver a first-class service for our patients.”