Ealing Hospital's Endoscopy Unit Ranked Among Best in UK
Gains accreditation for clinical excellence
The endoscopy team at Ealing Hospital
October 16, 2024
Ealing Hospital has reached a significant milestone with Endoscopy Services being awarded Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation for clinical excellence.
JAG accreditation puts the service, which carries out more than 4,800 procedures a year, among the top-performing endoscopy units in the UK.
An endoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to see inside the body using a long, flexible tube with a camera and light on the end, called an endoscope.
Its success, under the guidance of Dr Sohail Shariq and service manager Shantal Martin, comes after two previous submissions fell short of the rigorous standards set by the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Charlotte Bearcroft, an endoscopist at Ealing said, “We’re thrilled to have this external validation from our professional body. It means a lot to us and reassures patients that they have access to first class service on their doorstep.”
“The accreditation process spanned nearly two years, during which the endoscopy unit had to meet a range of criteria, including patient experience, clinical effectiveness, training and leadership.”
The unit is focused on reaching its pre-pandemic number of procedures which averaged 6,500 a year while maintaining its 100% patient satisfaction score.
It will need to submit documentation annually for the next four years with a full inspection scheduled for the fifth year to maintain accreditation. This includes an ongoing commitment to improvement and expansion along with better patient experience and care.
Steve Watkins
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