Achieving Distinction in Stroke Care
The Canadian Stroke Congress, held in Ottawa October 3-5, 2019, brought together people who have a passion for improving stroke care, to share the latest evidence-informed practices, exchange ideas and…
International Canada-Belgium partnership for People Powered Health
On September 24, 2019, a Belgian delegation of 30 senior executives from nursing and care homes visited the Angus CHSLD, a Montreal long-term care institution. The purpose of the visit…
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Transforms Accreditation with Indigenous-Inspired Co-Design
As part of their accreditation journey, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has pioneered an integrated model of accreditation, designed to meet their unique needs. Through a consultation process that included…
Uniting to Advance Quality Healthcare
Accreditation Canada and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare Join Forces OTTAWA & TORONTO (November 8, 2019) — Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare…
Montfort Renaissance: the accreditation passport as a unifying tool
Thanks to a simple and unifying tool that has been named “the passport”, the Franco-Ontarian organization Montfort Renaissance has created an atmosphere of continuous improvement in quality and safety for…
The 5 Top Benefits of Accreditation
Whether you are new to accreditation, or have started the process, it’s helpful to know what to expect and how your organization will benefit from being accredited. Here are five…
Accreditation Ready? 5 Questions to Ask
When your organization is considering accreditation as their next step in providing quality care and greater patient safety, there may be lots of questions to navigate, but the first one…
First in Nunavik: Culturally-Relevant Recovery Centre Receives Qmentum Accreditation
Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre is the first Nunavik-based organization to receive the Qmentum accreditation. This award comes in time to celebrate their 25th anniversary of service. “It is a great…
Dr Simon Racine, in Prototype Role as Surveyor Section Head, Quebec
Accreditation Canada (AC) has created a prototype role to be tested in the Quebec market, as a result of its surveyor model redesign. AC has selected an experienced team leader…
AC Invites You To Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21!
Inaugurated in 1996 to raise awareness and celebrate the various indigenous cultures in Canada, National Indigenous Peoples Day coincides with the first day of summer, on June 21. This year…