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The OECI model: the CRO Aviano experience
Lucia Da Pieve1, Raffaele Collazzo1, Monica Masutti1
1Clinical Risk Management and Accreditation Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano (Pordenone) - Italy.
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|April 21, 2016
Summary
The Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) National Cancer Institute
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- The Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) National Cancer Institute pursued Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) accreditation.
- CRO was among the first Italian institutes to achieve Comprehensive Cancer Center recognition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the OECI accreditation process and its impact on the CRO.
- To conduct a SWOT analysis of the accreditation model and its application at CRO.
Main Methods:
- A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was performed post-accreditation.
- The analysis focused on internal institutional pros/cons and the general accreditation model.
Main Results:
- Identified strengths include alignment with other improvement systems and a multidisciplinary approach.
- Opportunities for improvement were noted in the structure of standards for better assessment and benchmarking.
- The OECI model served as a valuable executive tool for identifying development projects.
Conclusions:
- The OECI accreditation provided a framework for institutional development and best practice sharing.
- Participation in the BenchCan project, led by OECI, was an additional positive impact.
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