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Contents
1. About the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme ................................................................................ 3
Who manages the scheme? ........................................................................................................... 3
Accreditations .................................................................................................................................. 3
Awards ............................................................................................................................................ 4
How often are practices assessed? ................................................................................................ 5
The PSS IT System (Stanley) ......................................................................................................... 5
2. Applying to Join the Scheme........................................................................................................... 7
Benefits of Being Accredited ........................................................................................................... 7
Eligibility .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Costs ............................................................................................................................................... 7
How to Apply ................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Applying for Awards ........................................................................................................................ 9
Benefits of the Awards .................................................................................................................... 9
Eligibility .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Application ....................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Non-Assessment Years ................................................................................................................ 11
Annual Fees .................................................................................................................................. 11
Keeping Stanley Updated ............................................................................................................. 11
Spot Checks .................................................................................................................................. 11
Confirming Compliance ................................................................................................................. 11
5. Pre-Assessments .......................................................................................................................... 12
Confirming Practice Details ........................................................................................................... 12
Assigning an Assessor .................................................................................................................. 12
Arranging the Assessment Visit .................................................................................................... 12
Uploading Documents ................................................................................................................... 13
Requests for Deferral or Cancellation ........................................................................................... 13
6. Routine Assessments ................................................................................................................... 14
During the Routine Assessment Visit ............................................................................................ 14
Outcome of the Assessment ......................................................................................................... 14
Reports Referred to Lead Assessor or Review Group ................................................................. 15
Submitting Evidence for PSS Accreditation .................................................................................. 15
Compliance Confirmed .................................................................................................................. 15
7. Awards Assessments .................................................................................................................... 16
During the Awards Assessment Visit ............................................................................................ 16
Outcome of Assessment ............................................................................................................... 16
Successful Assessments .............................................................................................................. 16
Unsuccessful Assessments .......................................................................................................... 17
The Assessment Cycle ................................................................................................................. 17
8. Quality Control and Complaints .................................................................................................... 18
Quality Control .............................................................................................................................. 18
Complaints .................................................................................................................................... 18
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................. 19