CUH/UCC Cancer Centre achieves highest possible European accreditation

HSE South West has announced that the CUH/UCC Cancer Centre has achieved the highest possible European accreditation and is now a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre.
 
This accreditation recognises excellence in cancer care, research, education and training. It marks a significant milestone in the development of the Cancer Centre – an innovative collaboration between Cork University Hospital and University College Cork – with strong regional support from HSE South West.
 
Dr Andy Phillips, Regional Executive Officer, HSE South West said, “I want to extend my congratulations and thanks to everyone involved in reaching this important milestone for cancer care in HSE South West and I look forward to working with the Cancer Centre to deliver its ambitious quality improvement plan over the next five years.”
 
The OECI is an international network of 159 cancer centres dedicated to fostering collaboration and improving care. They provide the gold standard for cancer accreditation in Europe, with performance assessments in both hospital and university settings.
 
Deirdre O’Keeffe, interim CEO of Cork University Hospital said, “We are proud to have met the high standards required to be formally accredited as an OECI Cancer Centre. This is great recognition for the hard work and ambition shown by our dedicated staff who are committed to advancing cancer care for our patients.”
 
Dr Dearbhaile Collins, Clinical Director of Cancer Services at CUH said, “This accreditation is a tremendous achievement for the CUH/UCC Cancer Centre and its committed staff. It acknowledges our excellence in both clinical care and research and provides a framework by which we can constantly strive for the highest quality cancer care, on a par with centres across Europe and the world. What this means for our patients is that you know you are receiving the highest expert care for your cancer right here at home in Cork.”