Diagnostic Imaging • 2 mins read
UKAS is the UK’s sole National Accreditation Body, appointed by the government to assess organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. As such, UKAS is the only organisation in the UK that can offer and grant accreditation to recognised quality standards.
UKAS has been delivering accreditation for diagnostic imaging services since 2010. Services are currently accredited to BS 70000:2017, a recognised national standard that provides a strong quality framework across the complete diagnostic imaging pathway and for all imaging modalities. UKAS accreditation to BS 70000:2017 is widely accepted as meeting the requirements of commissioning tenders.
Organisations and commissioning bodies are encouraged to continue to utilise UKAS accreditation for diagnostic imaging. It brings national and international recognition, supports confidence in imaging pathways, and enables a harmonised approach across multiple healthcare areas. This, in turn, can support cost-saving benefits and operational efficiencies.
The use of UKAS accreditation in healthcare continues to expand across a wide range of services. It supports informed and effective purchasing decisions, promotes good governance, and helps maintain public confidence in healthcare delivery.
Accreditation provides an independent, risk-based assessment of a service’s impartiality, quality, safety, and competence. It offers assurance to commissioners, stakeholders and service users of proactive risk management, continuous quality improvement, value for money, CQC recognition, and accuracy of results. Ultimately, UKAS accreditation helps ensure that healthcare services are safe, effective, and reliable.
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