The International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS) has announced that the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg in France has been designated as the world’s first centre of excellence.
A recent press release has stated that this marks a significant milestone, highlighting their adherence to the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology, a set of standards supported by 42 national and international societies, including the European Cancer Association.
The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg was among the early adopters of the IASIOS programme, becoming the second facility in the world to achieve IASIOS Accreditation in April 2020. Their consistent maintenance of high standards and dedication to patient care has now culminated in achieving IASIOS’s highest distinction, the centre of excellence seal. This designation required the centre to meet rigorous international standards that exceed the core criteria for interventional oncology (IO) services.
The team at the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg has demonstrated exceptional commitment to quality patient care, facility development, and the advancement of IO as a discipline. IASIOS states that the organisation is proud to celebrate this global milestone with the hospital team and acknowledges their significant contribution to setting new benchmarks in IO patient care.
Chairman of radiology and nuclear medicine at the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Afshin Gangi comments: “Through IASIOS, we were able to assess our department from the top down and recognise our strengths and weaknesses. This deep analysis resulted in a comprehensive improvement of patient services and safety and allowed us to provide standardised, yet personalised, treatment to each of our patients. I would like to highlight the contributions of our entire team—the interventional radiologists, nurses, radiographers, supervisors, quality control team, secretaries, and hygiene team—towards achieving and upholding the highest standards of care in IO.”
