Inspectors are the backbone of JACIE; without them, there is no accreditation process. Becoming an inspector is a wonderful way to contribute to maintaining global quality standards. As the number of JACIE applications has increased, we are constantly looking for new inspectors to join our ranks. At the moment, we are particularly keen to hear of German, French and Spanish speaking Clinicians and Quality Managers.
Each month, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our JACIE Inspector who will share his/her experience.
Read our interview with Per Ljungman.
Introduce yourself and your role(s) and position(s) within EBMT and outside of EBMT
I’m Per Ljungman an adult haematologist from Stockholm, Sweden having been Head of Haematology and Transplantation as well as Clinical Director of our JACIE program at Karolinska. I have a long history in the EBMT as Working Party Chair, EBMT Secretary, and am currently the chair of the EBMT Registry Committee. I’m also an Honorary Member of the EBMT.
Why did you decide to become a JACIE inspector?
This was when JACIE started, and I participated in one of the first inspector courses since I have always been interested in quality of care. However, due to becoming EBMT Secretary and head of a department, I had to make a long break in my inspector activities before resuming them about 6-7 years ago.
What has been the most memorable inspection that you have ever done?
It was in Newcastle because it was in a different country than my own and with a different medical system making the inspection more challenging.
What ‘keys to successful JACIE accreditation’ can you share with us?
Careful preparation and an efficient Quality Manager.
How has your career/work benefited from being a JACIE inspector?
Not in any major way since I already were head of a department and had a lot of other qualifications. However, I have learned a lot about different ways of performing stem cell transplants and more recently IEC therapies.
Do you have any tips or advice for anyone who aspires to become a JACIE Inspector?
It is absolutely worthwhile. You will learn a lot and it is fun to interact with other inspectors.