The Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) has become the first and only cancer centre in Ireland to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre.
The award comes from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI). OECI accreditation signifies that a cancer centre has met or exceeded robust standards in cancer care, research and education as determined by the OECI accreditation board.
“I am really proud to celebrate the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute’s remarkable achievement in becoming Ireland’s first and only accredited comprehensive cancer centre,” Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said today. “This prestigious recognition, by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes, is a testament to the dedication and excellence of the teams at St James’s Hospital and Trinity College Dublin.”
Speaking about the award, Prof John Kennedy, Medical Director of TSJCI, said: “Patients can be confident that the care they receive in such an institution has been evaluated by international experts and found to be of the highest quality.”
Prof Maeve Lowery, Academic Director TSJCI, stated that this designation “demonstrates that our achievements in cancer research, education and patient care are equal to the top centres in Europe”.
TSJCI was the first cancer centre in Ireland to be accredited by the OECI in 2019. Its new elevated status comes after rigorous evaluation by the OECI, adherence to best practice in cancer care, research and education and close cooperation between St James’s Hospital, Trinity College Dublin and St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network.
