Accreditation of Units

Standards for Service Provision in Urogynaecology Units: Certification of Units

Authors: E Adams, S Hill, M Iskander, P Ballard, A Fayyad (Clinical Governance Committee BSUG) R Freeman, P Toozs-Hobson and ARB Smith.

The purpose of accreditation is to define and monitor standards of care, organisation and quality within urogynaecology units. These standards will be measurable, comparable and identify those units which deliver best practice. They are designed to provide a robust mechanism for ensuring quality control in units practising clinical urogynaecology, which will be of value to service users, commissioners and providers.

The standards provide a framework that will help urogynaecology units to improve patient care, encourage multidisciplinary working, and enhance prospects for individuals units to grow and develop.

There are 5 Units which have been accredited:

Southport & Formby District General Hospital- November 2008

Liverpool Womens' Hospital- April 2009

Worcestershire Royal Hospital- November 2009

Croydon University Hospital- April 2011 

Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- November 2011

Further information and requirements for accreditation of units can be downloaded here. (pdf)