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Quality is at the forefront of the St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre. Our patient treatment and research processes are quality-assured, transparent, and subject to continuous improvement. Annual internal audits and management reviews ensure the achievement of quality management objectives, with a relentless focus on patient and staff safety. Both St. Vincent’s University Hospital and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital are accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), with the former holding the distinction of an Academic Medical Centre.
In July 2021, the UCD Gynaecological Oncology Group (UCD-GOG), comprising Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, and University College Dublin, achieved accreditation from ESGO as a recognized centre for Gynae-oncology Training. Building on the group’s 2020 accreditation for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Surgery, UCD-GOG stands as the largest Gynaecological Oncology Group in the country, catering to over two million individuals.
Comprehensive Gynae-Oncology Treatment: UCD-GOG offers specialised treatment for all types of gynaecological cancers, including advanced surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The group receives 500 new referrals annually from across the country and treats nearly 400 new cancers each year.
At the forefront of healthcare quality and patient safety standards globally, Joint Commission International (JCI) leads the way in accrediting healthcare organisations worldwide. St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group proudly stands as one of only two Irish public hospitals to achieve JCI Accreditation.
Academic Medical Centre Excellence: JCI’s rigorous standards are designed to acknowledge the significant contributions that large academic healthcare centres, like St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group, make to both their patients and the community. The Academic Medical Centre Standards set additional benchmarks, requiring institutions to excel in areas such as Medical Professional Education and Research Programmes.
Commitment to Excellence: Originally accredited in 2010, St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence by achieving reaccreditation every three years. The most recent accreditation proudly attains the esteemed designation of the Academic Medical Centre Accreditation Programme.
Choosing St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group means choosing healthcare excellence and a commitment to providing world-class medical education and research initiatives.
St. Vincent’s University Hospital and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital are both accredited by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, whose purpose is to ensure that each endoscopy service has the skills, resources and motivation necessary to provide the highest quality, timely, patient centred care.
At St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre, your feedback matters. Whether you believe we’ve excelled or have suggestions for improvement, we actively listen and respond to complaints, concerns, suggestions, or queries. Our goal is to ensure patients’ experiences are as seamless as possible.