The accreditation process is “extremely important,” even during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Sean Molloy, Director of Patient and Family Centered Care and Care Transitions at North York General Hospital in…
Introducing our New Continuous Assessment Model Greetings, As 2020 comes to a close, all of us at Health Standards Organization (HSO) and Accreditation Canada (AC) are reflecting on the unusual…
Accreditation allows health organizations to showcase the excellent work they are doing, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Natalie Bubela, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC). “I…
The accreditation process ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care even during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Surveyor Merna Bee. “Even though we are in a pandemic, we can’t just…
Though the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic began this fall, Accreditation Canada (AC) worked to prepare its surveyors for the task at hand; to continue to improve care quality…
Maureen Mullins is a Patient Care Worker (PCW) at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, P.E.I. Having been a PCW for the past 17 years, Mullins is focused on providing safe,…
Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began this spring, Villabella Residenza – a small, family-run, long-term care home in Riolo Terme, Italy – sought to begin its accreditation process. Villabella joined…
“Having just been accredited with Exemplary Standing in December 2019, CHEO was well prepared to adapt quickly and safely when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in March,” said Dr. Ken Farion,…
Accreditation and standards create a solid base to build upon in an emergency situation, says Guelph General Hospital. When cases of COVID-19 began to appear in Guelph, Ont., this spring,…
The accreditation process assisted Safehaven in refining its health and safety protocols, enabling the organization to effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently, the Toronto-based organization, which offers residential, respite…
