Frequently Asked Questions

Assessments and the accreditation pathway
What will the site assessment day look like?
What is the factual accuracy process and how do I complete it?
What are the potential outcomes that we may receive on our assessment day?
How do I complete the conflict of interest declaration for my accreditation assessment?
Does the clinical lead need to be present for the whole day of the assessment?
How long is the process from application to completion?
Can we book an assessment if we are having building works?
What is the call with the lead assessor? Who needs to be on it?
Does the service need to arrange overnight accommodation and transport for their assessment team?
I’ve heard of some services having an assessment and being deferred; what does this mean?
Who are the accreditation assessors?
What patient-identifiable information will you require as part of the assessment?
What should I do before requesting site assessment?
Is accreditation transferable?
Does a service need to have a specific number of consultants, nurses or other team members in post in order to gain accreditation?
My service is new to accreditation, what should I do?
Currently our service has a long waiting time, can we still achieve accreditation?
Who should be involved in the accreditation process and improvement work?
How long will it take a service to become accredited?
What does success look like?
Why aren’t all services registered with the programme?
Why are there so few services accredited?
What can we do to get accredited more quickly?
Do I need to be ready for accreditation when I register with the programme?
Do I need training to undertake the accreditation process?
I’ve heard of some services having an assessment and being deferred; what does this mean?


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