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Summary
The ECT Accreditation Service was launched in May 2003. Its
purpose is to assure and improve the quality of the administration
of ECT. ECTAS has the support of the Royal College of Nursing
and the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Healthcare
Commission (HC) states: “ECTAS accreditation is one of the
information sources the HC will use to direct its inspection
activities in its core standards assessment of mental health
services.”
Benefits of joining ECTAS
- Allows achievements of clinic staff to be recognised
- Provides detailed advice and support about areas in need of
improvement
- Helps prepare for external regulation for bodies such as the HC
who recognise participation as part of their service
evaluation
- Maintains a national network to improve communication between
staff and clinics
- Provides opportunities to visit other clinics and share ideas
and suggestions
- Email discussion group
- Twice-yearly Newsletter
- Quality assured service for service users
ECTAS also encourages clinicians and managers
to:
- Focus on ECT service provision
- Continuously develop and revise current standards focusing on
best practice
- Update documentation to meet current guidelines
- Update facilities and equipment according to regulations
- Encourage the clinic team to aspire to further develop services
using audit, teaching and research
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