Raising the Bar: APCC’s Palliative Care Standards Achieve Global Recognition
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In this episode, Samm Marshall speaks with Warren Oxford-Huggett, Accreditation Manager of the Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC), about a groundbreaking milestone—South Africa’s Palliative Care Standards have received international accreditation from the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).
We unpack what this means for South Africa’s healthcare system, the impact on patients, caregivers, and healthcare institutions, and the importance of accreditation in ensuring high-quality palliative care. Warren also shares insights on mentorship programs, addressing gaps in elderly care facilities, and how APCC is shaping the future of home-based and institutional palliative care.
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the evolution of palliative care in South Africa and beyond.
We unpack what this means for South Africa’s healthcare system, the impact on patients, caregivers, and healthcare institutions, and the importance of accreditation in ensuring high-quality palliative care. Warren also shares insights on mentorship programs, addressing gaps in elderly care facilities, and how APCC is shaping the future of home-based and institutional palliative care.
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the evolution of palliative care in South Africa and beyond.
