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 Vesna Galvani.
Introduce yourself and your role(s) and position(s) within EBMT and outside of EBMT
Hello, my name is Vesna Galvani and I have been a JACIE inspector for Quality Management since 2017.
I work at the Slovenian Institute of Transfusion Medicine. My current position is a Quality Manager for the Stem Cell Transplantation Programme. We perform the apheresis and processing for adult/paediatric patients' treated in Haematology Department of Slovenia's largest hospital - University Clinical Hospital of Ljubljana.
Why did you decide to become a JACIE inspector?
In 2014 our Department for Stem Cell Transplantations was established. One of our strategic plans was the JACIE accreditation. We realised that at least one from our department should join the JACIE community as an inspector to acquire more experience and get connections from other countries or centres.
What has been the most memorable inspection that you have ever done?
Every inspection is unique on its way. If I were to pick only one….it should be the first one. Somebody said that the first experience is always unforgettable. Suppose it works for me. It was the re-accreditation in a very important Hospital in Rome. I had a fortune to be tutored by an excellent and experienced colleague. During that inspection I learned how to prepare myself for the inspection, the approach, the communication with the inspected centre, and communication with the JACIE office.
What ‘keys to successful JACIE accreditation’ can you share with us?
In my opinion the key to successful JACIE accreditation is collaboration within a team, to share good practices, and use information to get confidentiality with the inspected centre. Following the scheduled timetable is very much appreciated by the centre you are inspecting.
The JACIE office team has always helped me with suggestions, experts' connections (if problems arise), and they are very accommodating when preparing the final report(s) or checklists.
How has your career/work benefited from being a JACIE inspector?
Being a JACIE Inspector has given me opportunities to meet many colleagues from other countries, gain prestige, and new experiences.
In few occasions I got grants to participate to the Annual Meetings of the EBMT.
Do you have any tips or advice for anyone who aspires to become a JACIE Inspector?
I suggest anybody to try and enrol as a JACIE Inspector. You'll get to know a lot of inspiring people with different points of view. Finally, you'll be able to optimise your work.