Centres of Excellence
Patient safety and care
St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is proud to be internationally recognised with two designated Centres of Excellence in orthopaedic surgery and cardiac care.
Our Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery, accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation, is testament to our multidisciplinary team and highly skilled specialists, and validates our commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for our patients, and culture of continuous improvement.
We also joined the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) International Centres of Excellence following independent accreditation of the hospital’s cardiac catheterisation program, which recognises demonstrated ability to provide the highest standards of care for patients requiring diagnostic catheterisation and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.
Our Centres of Excellence
To achieve designation, St Andrew’s has undergone rigorous assessment to ensure we meet or exceed a range of stringent criteria and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care and continuous improvement.
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is a designated:
Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery
To achieve accreditation as a Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation, St Andrew’s was evaluated on surgical volumes and experience, treatment pathways, consultative services, equipment, patient education and support groups available.
Patients can trust the Surgical Review Corporation's gold seal to identify healthcare providers who deliver excellence in patient safety, quality assurance, expertise and training and continuous improvement. The requirements of the accreditation have been proven to improve outcomes and reduce the time spent in hospital by patients.
The Surgical Review Corporation is an internationally recognised, non-profit, patient safety organisation that administers best-in-class accreditation programs for medical professionals, surgeons, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. SRC believes that even the best can improve. Excellence is not simply an achievement but a culture that must be sustained.
Centre of Excellence – Cardiac Catheter Lab Accreditation with PCI
St Andrew’s joined the American College of Cardiology’s International Centres of Excellence following independent accreditation of the hospital’s cardiac catheterisation program. The College’s International Centres of Excellence seal symbolises an embedded culture of quality and safety – a culture of excellence.
We are the first hospital in Australia to achieve the Cardiac Catheter Lab Accreditation with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention), which qualifies us to join the College's International Centres of Excellence. Hospitals receiving this accreditation must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves completing a gap analysis, examining variances of care, developing an action plan, a rigorous onsite review, and monitoring for sustained success.
The International Centre of Excellence is awarded to international hospitals that demonstrate their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence and community engagement.
The American College of Cardiology is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. The College offers hospitals and healthcare facilities access to accreditation services designed to optimise patient outcomes.
Note: Accreditation is not a guarantee of a specific outcome or experience. To understand the benefits and risks specific to your condition and overall situation, please discuss any procedure with your treating doctor.
Centres of Excellence in the UnitingCare hospitals family
St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is proudly part of UnitingCare, which operates one of the largest not-for-profit private hospital groups in Queensland. Other Centres of Excellence in the group include: