Four wards achieve Bronze Accreditation for high standards of care
19 December 2024
This month four wards have been presented with Bronze Accreditation under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Ward Accreditation and Improvement Programme. The accreditation recognises the dedication of the teams to delivering high standards of care and successfully using data-driven insights to implement meaningful improvements.
The wards that achieved Bronze Accreditation were:
- C4 Stroke ward, University Hospital of Wales
- C5 Cardiothoracic ward, University Hospital of Wales
- C6 General Surgery ward, University Hospital of Wales
- Sam Davies ward at Barry Hospital
The wards’ nursing teams were presented with certificates by Executive Director of Nursing Jason Roberts and Interim Deputy Executive Nurse Director Jane Murphy.
Helen Bonello, Senior Nurse for Professional Standards at Cardiff and Vale UHB said: "I would like to congratulate our teams on achieving Bronze Accreditation as part of our Ward Accreditation and Improvement programme.
"As a Health Board we are committed to promoting a culture of empowerment that supports our ward leaders, embeds improvement skills and ensures we celebrate success. This milestone reflects the teams’ commitment to continuous quality improvement in patient care, safety and overall healthcare quality.”
The award acknowledges the nursing teams’ ability to undertake improvement cycles, demonstrate sustained progress, and introduce impactful changes to enhance patient care. It also represents an important milestone on their journey to Silver Accreditation, which focuses on engaging the wider multi-disciplinary team in their improvement efforts. By embracing change and working together, the teams are improving patient care and outcomes, and the Health Board is proud to support them on this journey.
The Cardiff and Vale Health Board Ward Accreditation and Improvement Programme is a structured initiative developed by a dedicated team within the Health Board. It brings together clinical and digital analytic expertise, using data to support continuous improvement across all wards.
The programme provides a framework for ward teams to assess and elevate their performance in key areas, including:
- Patient and Staff Feedback: Ensuring care is centred around individuals and informed by valuable insights from those receiving and delivering the service.
- Efficiencies: Streamlining processes to make the best use of resources while maintaining high-quality care.
- Quality and Safety: Monitoring adherence to clinical best practices and safety standards, including infection control and medication safety.
To earn the Bronze level accreditation, each ward must provide evidence of their progress through improvement cycles, showcasing their ability to implement changes, evaluate its impact, and embed sustainable improvements.