People Powered Health
Accreditation Canada inspires people around the world to improve outcomes through independent assessments against global standards.
Latest News
Mar 27, 2023
Advancing Patient Safety at Hamilton Health Sciences
Accreditation Canada (AC) has once again recognized Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), the world-renowned hospital for health research, for its commitment and contribution to quality and safety with the highest-level designation. Read More.
Mar 20, 2023
The Official Languages Recognition Program (OLRP): Take the next step on your journey to language accessibility.
Language barriers and miscommunication in health and social service settings can lead to misdiagnoses, treatment delays, and poor health outcomes. Read More.
Feb 27, 2023
First Health Care Organization Becomes Accredited in Morocco
Accreditation Canada (AC) celebrates Sheikh Zaid International University Hospital becoming Morocco’s first health care organization to become accredited through the Qmentum International program. Read More.
The Trusted Authority on Quality and Safety
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subject matter experts
35+
countries
12,000+
locations using our programs
How We Help
Inspiring positive change
Better outcomes
Quality and safety standards that help save and improve lives.
Closer collaboration
Tools and processes that encourage teams to win together.
Continuous improvement
Programs that enable ongoing assessment and improvement.
Why Accreditation Canada?
Global experience. Local impact.
A collaborative approach
Partnerships, not audits. We work hand-in-hand with organizations to ensure they have the tools and resources they need to demonstrate their commitment to quality.
Based on the latest research and evidence
Our programs are built upon evidence informed, global standards developed by the world’s leading standards development organizations.
Your accreditation, your way
Every setting is unique. We have programs for all types and sizes of organizations, as well as flexible assessment methods that support continuous quality improvement.
Trusted expertise
The collective experience of over 1,000 experts including surveyors, advisors, staff and more to help organizations achieve their full potential.
People Powered Health
From design to delivery, the perspectives of patients, providers, policy makers and the public are at the heart of every one of our programs.
Latest Resources
Resources to support and inspire
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Innovative Digital Solutions to Better Support Care Providers through COVID-19 and beyond
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Webinar July 29: Accreditation in Practice - Medication Management (French only)
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COVID-19 Open Access Standards
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Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Long-Term Care, Residential and Retirement Homes
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Indigenous Health and Wellness Toolkit
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Virtual Care Toolkit
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Guide: Are You Ready for Accreditation?
Our Vision
Quality health services for all
Inspiring people to make positive change that improves the quality of health in Canada and around the world.
We work closely with organizations to customize and deliver quality improvement programs according to their local needs.
Together, we’re making the move towards quality health services for all.
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