MAST²CARE – Mastocytosis Centres of Reference and Excellence

The Global Allergy and Asthma Network Of Excellence has launched a program for the development, interaction and accreditation of centers of reference and excellence in special areas of allergy embedded in its overall quality management of allergy centres of excellence.

Mastocytosis is a rare and debilitating condition and can be a challenge for both patients and treating physicians. Centers of reference and excellence in MAST²CARE can help to improve the management of hard to treat conditions. Here, we describe the aims, the requirements and deliverables, the application process, and the audit and accreditation protocol for MAST²CAREs. The main aims of MAST²CARE are to provide excellence in mastocytosis management, education and to increase the knowledge of atopic dermatitis by research and to promote the awareness of mastocytosis by advocacy activities.

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MAST²CARE Audit

A Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network MAST²CARE audit visit and meeting make sure that an mastocytosis centre complies with the rules and fulfills the requirements of MAST²CARE. The audit visit is also meant to strengthen the interaction between MAST²CAREs and to promote the discussion of mastocytosis management, the organization of mastocytosis centers and joint mastocytosis projects in the future.

An MAST²CARE audit is to be held in a place that allows for collegial discussions and meaningful exchange.
The centre that is audited should provide enough space and time to properly do the audit.
Up to 2 hours should be scheduled for the audit meeting, and all the documentation required should be accessible at the time of the audit.
The centre should be ready to show to the auditor(s) the rooms and setup of the centre, and the team of the centre should be present during the audit in addition to the head of the anaphylaxis centre.
The auditing of some of the requirements involves a review of patient files and standard operating procedures. These should be made available during the audit.

Auditors and auditees should see the audit visit as an opportunity to learn from each other, to promote the harmonization of mastocytosis management and to discuss and plan possible network projects and interactions.

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