A WIRRAL endoscopy unit has retained a nationally recognised accreditation.
The Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) endoscopy unit at Arrowe Park Hospital has retained its Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) accreditation.
JAG accreditation defines a high-quality, safe and appropriate endoscopy service, delivered by highly-trained, highly-supported and motivated care teams.
The hospital says the accreditation confirms that the unit continues to meet rigorous standards, offering patients independent assurance of effective, compassionate care and professional support for staff.
David Ramanaden, endoscopy lead and consultant gastroenterologist and hepato-pancreatico-biliary physician, said: “Retaining JAG accreditation is an important achievement for the whole team.
“It reflects the high standards we set for ourselves and our shared commitment to providing the very best care for our patients.
“I am incredibly proud of the teamwork that goes on in the unit every day.”
The team at WUTH performs more than 17,000 procedures a year, serving the Wirral and surrounding areas.
The unit is equipped with advanced tech and staffed by trained professionals delivering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services.
It is also a recognised training centre and an accredited bowel cancer screening centre.
Janelle Holmes, chief executive of WUTH, said: “This accreditation is a strong endorsement of the quality, compassion and professionalism shown by our Endoscopy team.
“It demonstrates our focus on patient experience, safety and continuous improvement, and I would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication.”
The accreditation process involved a full day within the unit by the JAG assessment team, who reviewed clinical practice, nursing care, training, operational performance, waiting times, and the overall patient journey.
It included interviews with clinical, administrative, and management staff, as well as patients, and an in-depth walk-around of the unit.
JAG standards are developed in partnership with the gastrointestinal community and cover four key domains: clinical quality, patient experience, workforce, and training.
The trust received excellent feedback from the assessors.
