Simulated Survey
Assess your practices against assessment standards and prepare your staff for the survey
People Powered Health
Accreditation Canada inspires people around the world to improve outcomes through independent assessments against global standards.
Latest News
April 26, 2024
Advancing Quality of Care in North Africa with Support from Accreditation Canada
Accreditation Canada (AC) is actively engaged in strengthening the health care system across North Africa, with a particular focus on the dynamic Maghreb region. Through strategic partnerships, AC is committed…Read more
April 15, 2024
National Volunteer Week: HSO and AC Honour our Health Care Champions
During National Volunteer Week (April 14–20), HSO and Accreditation Canada (AC) proudly honour the invaluable contributions of our many volunteers from across the health care sector. Their expertise and dedication… Read more
March 5, 2024
What’s Ahead for Quality in 2024?
We are moving into 2024 with strength and momentum, and gratitude for the confidence our clients and stakeholders have placed in us as we work together to continuously improve quality of care… Read more
The Trusted Authority on Quality and Safety
1,000+
subject matter experts
40
countries
12,500+
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.
Training and Workshops
Resources to support and inspire
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Diagnostics and Quality Systems Education
Education that inspires purposeful action
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Accreditation Coordinator Certification (ACC) Program
Enabling Accreditation Coordinators with the tools and knowledge to support them in their organization’s accreditation journey.
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People-Centred Care Program
Promote an organizational culture where people come together to deepen their understanding of mutual needs and aspirations, and serve a common purpose.
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Patient Surveyor Program
Integrating patients in the accreditation assessment processes to further apply the People Powered Health philosophy.
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Using Tracers for Quality Improvement
Give staff the knowledge they need to conduct tracers in-house and drive quality improvement.
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Guide: Are You Ready for Accreditation?
Accreditation lets you measure your organization against world-class health care standards.
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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