Accreditation standards
Standards are the foundation of the accreditation program. Standards are developed to be flexible enough to apply to different facility operations and rigorous enough to safeguard patients.
The goal of the standards is to deliver safety and quality requirements that practitioners consider legitimate. Standards development will:
- reflect current practice
- incorporate best-available scientific evidence
- involve subject matter experts
Pulmonary function
In May 2017, the ºÚÁÏÉç’s DAP Committee approved changes to the medical peer review accreditation standards for pulmonary function.
| Scheme | Document name | Type | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAP core | Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism | Accreditation standards | July 1, 2024 |
| DAP core | Critical Risk Criterion – Pulmonary Function Version 1.2 | Accreditation standards | September 4, 2023 |
| DAP core | Accreditation Standards - Pulmonary Function | Accreditation standards | May 3, 2017 |
| DAP core | Accreditation Standards – Pulmonary Function Revision Record | Revision record | May 3, 2017 |
| DAP core | Accreditation Standards – Pulmonary Function Revision Record | Revision record | September 7, 2016 |
Spirometry (community)
Spirometry is a useful diagnostic test commonly performed in a variety of settings. Accurate results are dependent on careful technique, proper equipment calibration, and maintenance.
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) have recommended procedures to reduce variability. This includes weekly testing of flow volume measurements and biologic normal subjects.
DAP spirometry quality control program
Facility personnel at each site perform the following according to DAP protocol:
- quality control procedures
- spirometry measurements on BioQC subjects
The results give an indication of any areas of concern with the spirometer or performance of the tests. Results are submitted to the DAP twice a year.