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Accreditation is born!
The American College of Surgeons (ACS), of which Canada is an active member, begins developing a hospital standardization program. The first Minimum Standard for Hospitals is developed and the requirements fill just one page -
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Hospital Surveys Begin
The ACS begins on-site inspections of hospitals. Only 89 of 692 hospitals surveyed meet the requirements of the Minimum Standard. -
Standards Manual
The first Standards Manual is printed and consists of 18 pages -
Canadian Commission is Established
The Canadian Hospital Association (now the Canadian Healthcare Association), the Canadian Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and l'Association des médecins de langue française du Canada, establish the Canadian Commission on Hospital Accreditation. The commission's purpose is to create a Canadian program for hospital accreditation. -
Accreditation's Popularity Grows
The accreditation program continues to grow in popularity. In 1960, there are less than 350 accredited hospitals in Canada. By the end of 1980 there are 850, and in 1988 the number of accredited facilities approaches 1,300. -
Qmentum Program Introduced
The new Qmentum Accreditation Program with its enhanced focus on quality improvement and patient safety is launched. CCHSA becomes Accreditation Canada. Although the name is new, the commitment to a rigorous, comprehensive, and consultative approach to driving quality health services through accreditation remains unchanged. -
Required Organizational Practices (ROPs)
Accreditation Themes SummaryThe ROPs The themes that we will be focusing on in the Heart Centre include:
Communication
Risk Assessment
Workplace - Worklife
Infection Prevention Control
Ethics
Safety Culture
Medications
Each theme has a number of ROPs under it. In order to educate staff we will be holding various activites over the next two months leading up to acreditation. -
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Accreditation Roadshow
Workplace-Worklife Theme Please join us for an accreditation roadshow at 1100 on 5A. We will be playing "Who Wants to be Accredited" and there will be PRIZES!!! -
Accreditation Tabletop Discussion
Managing Medications Standards Tabletop discussions are a great place to brush up on your accreditation trivia. You never know when it might come in handy. -
Accreditation Roadshow
Communications Theme Join us for the Accreditation Roadshow at 1430 on 5B. Accreditation savants welcome. -
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Theme Risk Assessment is the focus for this week. Brush up on how you can reduce risk for our patients. -
Accreditation Roadshow
Infection Prevention and Control Theme <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8AKTACyiB0'Video: Wash Your Hands - It Just Makes Sense</a>
Another Accreditation Roadshow brought to you by the Heart Centre Accreditation Team. Come by and show us how much you know about this hot topic. Event to occur at 1100 on 5A. -
Accreditation Tabletop Discussion
Safety Culture Join your colleagues at the Heart Centre Accreditation Tabletop Discussion. A good place to bring up concerns about practice, meeting ROPs and eating pizza. From 12-1300 in the 5CD conference room. -
Accreditation Roadshow
Ethics Theme Come join our ringmaster Francisco under the big top for fun and excitement. All tickets are complimentary of the Accreditation Team. 1430 on 5B. -
Accreditation Roadshow
Theme Quick Reference The final Accreditation Roadshow before the site survey. Join your host Francisco and play "Who Wants to be Accredited". Prizes to be won! -
Accreditation Survey Week
Accreditation Decision Guidelines Surveyors will be on site during the week. Show them what we can do!
