Championing IR in patient care: insights from CIRSE president Professor Philippe L. Pereira
Hospital Healthcare Europe
In this interview, CIRSE president Philippe L. Pereira discusses the growth of interventional radiology, the need for better training pathways, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration. He highlights IASIOS accreditation as a key step in ensuring high-quality interventional oncology services, recognizing hospitals that integrate patient-centred care with advanced, minimally invasive treatments.
IASIOS announces enrolment of first paediatric centre
Interventional News
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the first pediatric center to seek IASIOS accreditation, setting a new standard in pediatric interventional oncology. IASIOS provides a framework for standardizing patient pathways and ensuring high-quality, safe IO treatments. Led by Michael Temple, St. Jude’s accreditation effort reflects its commitment to advancing paediatric IO and joining a global network dedicated to improving practices and raising awareness.
CIRSE Clinical Practice Survey: Patient safety and quality improvement in IR
Interventional News
In this article, Andreas Mahnken (University Hospital Marburg, Germany) highlights key findings from the CIRSE Clinical Practice Survey on patient safety and quality improvement in interventional radiology. The survey revealed strong engagement, with over half of respondents having direct patient access, 77.3% using safety checklists, and 68.1% participating in quality improvement activities. CIRSE is using these insights to enhance clinical practice support, including through the International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS).
The University Hospital of Strasbourg becomes the world’s first IASIOS Centre of Excellence!
CIRSE Insider
The University Hospital of Strasbourg has become the world’s first IASIOS Centre of Excellence, setting a new benchmark in interventional oncology accreditation. In this article, key figures such as Prof. Afshin Gangi and Dr. Roberto Cazzato share how the IASIOS accreditation process has improved patient care, quality assessments, and team collaboration. From streamlining patient records to enhancing peer discussions and gathering patient feedback, their journey highlights the tangible benefits of structured quality standards in interventional oncology. Read the full article to learn more.
St. Vincent’s University Hospital Raises the Bar for IO as an IASIOS Enrolled Centre
St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) has enrolled as an IASIOS Centre, marking a critical step toward achieving full interventional oncology accreditation. The article highlights the hospital’s dedication to standardizing IO services, with insights from Prof. David Brophy, Consultant Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist, emphasizing the significance of this milestone. SVUH’s participation in the global IASIOS community further enhances its leadership in IO, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Jack Jennings, IASIOS Accredited Centre, interview with Interventional News
In response to the question “How will IASIOS benefit your practice?” Jack Jennings from Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University said “Our quality and safety office was very excited to be a part of IASIOS. The application process educated us on some deficiencies and we have already begun making modifications in our patient workflow.”
University Hospital Marburg receives IASIOS Accreditation!
The University Hospital Marburg, led by Prof. Andreas Mahnken achieved the IASIOS accreditation in April 2024; this milestone certifies the facilities commitment to providing innovative minimally invasive cancer care, with its interventional techniques.
Prof. Mahnken comments: “At Marburg University Hospital, cancer patients are treated with state-of-the-art techniques in the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. This international certification confirms our commitment to tumor patients as therapeutic radiologists. It is an incentive to further develop these innovative technologies in a quality-assured manner.”
Unifying IO globally: IASIOS reports first US-accredited centre
Interventional News, Issue 93
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University became the first centre in the USA to achieve IASIOS accreditation. In an interview with Interventional News, they relay that the accreditation has strengthened bonds with physicians from international IASIOS centres. The article dives into the development and importance of IASIOS, with quotes from Steering Board members and the Council.
IASIOS at PAIRS 2024
IASIOS attended the PAIRS congress for the first time, bringing a workshop that provided a comprehensive overview of the latest standards and advancements in interventional oncology, broadening the participants’ understanding of the application and accreditation process.
In an article on the CIRSE Insider, they expand on the participation of IASIOS and CIRSE at PAIRS 2024.
A year of milestones and growth for IASIOS
As reported in the CIRSE Insider, 2023 was a year of milestones and growth for IASIOS, with a 135% increase in facility participation.
With the accelerated growth, IASIOS welcomed eight new council members in 2023.
