Service Guidelines
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Service Guidelines
Quality assurance (QA) is a requirement of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, which states that “Equipment must be suitable for purpose and properly maintained”. In order to demonstrate this, regular inspection and testing of equipment is essential.
The aim of this section is to provide a framework for the implementation of a QA programme.
Resources:
Vascular Service Quality Management Recommendations
Vascular Service Quality Manual Template
Vascular Ultrasound Service Specifications
Image and Report Audit Guidelines
Image Storage Guidelines
Ultrasound Equipment Quality Assurance
Uncertainty Of Measurement Guideline
Scan time guidance
CSVS Patient leaflet
SVT Ambidextrous Scanning Reccomendations
SVT WRULD Guidelines
CSVS Guidance for National Stocktake Data
IQIPS Service Accreditation Resources
The Improving Quality in Physiological Diagnostic Services (IQIPS) accreditation scheme is available throughout the UK and continues to be strongly endorsed by NHS England and is recognised in a position statement by commissioners and the CQC as a marker of quality1. The CSVS endorses IQIPS accreditation and encourages services to engage in the process of quality improvement and work towards achievement of IQIPS accreditation. Patients are also encouraged to find out whether their local services are accredited.
Click here to view the CSVS' full resources on IQIPS
