The OECI model: the CRO Aviano experience.
In 2012, the "Centro di Riferimento Oncologico" (CRO) National Cancer Institute joined the accreditation program of the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) and was one of the first institutes in Italy to receive recognition as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. At the end of the project, a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis aimed at identifying the pros and cons, both for the institute and of the accreditation model in general, was performed. The analysis shows significant strengths, such as the affinity with other improvement systems and current regulations, and the focus on a multidisciplinary approach. The proposed suggestions for improvement concern mainly the structure of the standards and aim to facilitate the assessment, benchmarking, and sharing of best practices. The OECI accreditation model provided a valuable executive tool and a framework in which we can identify several important development projects. An additional impact for our institute is the participation in the project BenchCan, of which the OECI is lead partner.
Clinical Risk Management and Accreditation Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano (Pordenone) - Italy.
Lucia
L
Da Pieve
Clinical Risk Management and Accreditation Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano (Pordenone) - Italy.
Raffaele
R
Collazzo
Clinical Risk Management and Accreditation Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano (Pordenone) - Italy.
Monica
M
Masutti
Scientific Directorate, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano (Pordenone) - Italy.
Paolo
P
De Paoli
D000068:Accreditation; D019985:Benchmarking; D002173:Cancer Care Facilities / Q000592:standards*; D005060:Europe; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007391:International Cooperation; D007558:Italy; D007857:Leadership; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010358:Patient Participation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care