Northumbria Healthcare Trust praised for patient care after anaesthetics reaccreditation
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its patient care and safety after receiving renewed accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
The trust has been reaccredited under the colleges Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme, which promotes quality improvement and the highest standards of anaesthetic service.
To receive accreditation, departments are expected to demonstrate high standards in areas such as patient experience, patient safety and clinical leadership.
ACSA lead reviewer, Dr Rachel Smith, Consultant Anaesthetist at Northumbria NHS Trust, said: “At Northumbria Healthcare Trust we are proud to have gained ACSA re-accreditation, a reflection of our departmental teamwork and commitment to excellence across patient pathways and care.
"Good practice was specifically attributed to our trust-wide pre-assessment service demonstrating our triage assessment, patient-centred care and regular patient feedback.”
Dr Claire Shannon, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, said: “Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s reaccreditation is a significant achievement and recognition of the outstanding work taking place across its anaesthetic services.
"The department has shown a clear commitment not only to delivering excellent patient care, but also to supporting staff wellbeing and creating a positive culture where quality and safety are embedded in everyday practice.”
Lay reviewer, Ms Jenny Dorey, also commented: “It was a great pleasure to visit the Anaesthetic department at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
“The care and support you provide to patients is really focused around individual needs and convenience, and consistently takes account of the specific challenges you have, including geography and multiple sites.”