Frequently Asked Questions

Assessments and the accreditation pathway
What are the potential outcomes that we may receive on our assessment day?
What is the factual accuracy process and how do I complete it?
How do I complete the conflict of interest declaration for my accreditation assessment?
What should I do before requesting site assessment?
What patient-identifiable information will you require as part of the assessment?
Does the service need to arrange overnight accommodation and transport for their assessment team?
How long is the process from application to completion?
What is the call with the lead assessor? Who needs to be on it?
Does the clinical lead need to be present for the whole day of the assessment?
Why are there so few services accredited?
Why aren’t all services registered with the programme?
What can we do to get accredited more quickly?
Currently our service has a long waiting time, can we still achieve accreditation?
Do I need to be ready for accreditation when I register with the programme?
How long will it take a service to become accredited?
My service is new to accreditation, what should I do?
Do I need training to undertake the accreditation process?
Is accreditation transferable?
What does success look like?
Who should be involved in the accreditation process and improvement work?
Is PRSAS accreditation mandatory?
What will the site assessment day look like?
I’ve heard of some services having an assessment and being deferred; what does this mean?


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