What is it?
In the healthcare context, the Diagnostic Therapeutic Care Pathway (PDTA) represents the structured and codified process that guides patient care , from diagnosis, to treatment, to the care phase, in accordance with the best clinical evidence.For the organization or structure implementing it, obtaining ISO 9001 certification means ensuring that this process is managed according to criteria of quality, efficiency, traceability, and continuous improvement.
Key points
The key points of ISO 9001 certification of a PDTA:- compliance with the requirements of the standard of activities, processes, responsibilities, resources and documentation , making the care process consistent, predictable and verifiable;
- commitment of the healthcare facility to put the patient and his needs at the centre , to reduce waste or inefficiencies , and to promote a cycle of continuous improvement of performance ;
- system monitoring and continuous improvement;
- audits by an accredited certification body, such as CSQA : initial audit, periodic surveillance, renewal audit.
Advantages
- Greater reliability and transparency: patients can count on a care pathway that meets recognized international standards and is verified by third parties.
- Standardization of processes : the diagnostic, therapeutic and care phases are clearly defined, integrated and coordinated, with a multidisciplinary team logic.
- Continuous improvement : Through data collection, performance analysis, and risk/opportunity management, the journey evolves over time.
- Enhancement of the healthcare facility : certification recognition can encourage participation in collaborations, networks, agreements, or tenders, and improve the institutional reputation.
Why choose CSQA?
CSQA, a publicly regulated certification body, operates as an expert in the healthcare sector and in PDTA, offering an approach that combines regulatory expertise, experience in clinical care pathways, and a methodology geared towards process improvement.This ensures that certification is not just a "stamp," but a real tool for improving the quality of patient care.