Accreditation

Our accreditation programs are based on Canadian standards and tailored to meet the needs of our international clients. Honed and developed through decades of extensive research and experience, they are highly regarded by the Canadian and international health care communities and recognized by all levels of government. Our programs allow health care organizations to benchmark against Canadian and international organizations.

Three programs are currently in action: Qmentum International, AIM 8 (Italy), and the International Program for Brazil.  Accreditation Canada International also offers a Distinction programs which distinguishes high performing accredited organizations. 

Did you know?

Accreditation of health care organizations is the most effective mean to:

• Increase patient safety
• Improve collaboration between internal and external stakeholders
• Enhance cross-functional and multi-disciplinary team work
• Improve the quality of services
• Increase credibility with staff, patients, community partners, and the public
• Enhance accountability with governments and payers

Since one approach does not work for all organizations, Accreditation Canada  International customizes the accreditation program to meet specific client needs. Working collaboratively with clients, Accreditation Canada International provides continual guidance without being prescriptive.

We address the quality improvement needs of:

• public health care organizations and systems
• private hospitals
• clinical laboratories
• primary care centers
• ambulatory care organizations
• long-term care centres

Accreditation Canada International provides a process that facilitates quality improvement and the implementation of patient safety and risk management practices. We promote a participatory approach to accreditation, based on a philosophy of investing in people, which minimizes external costs and maximizes sustainability.

Accreditation Canada International standards are contributing to saving and improving lives on four continents, in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Costa Rica, Brazil, St. Lucia, Bermuda, Turks and Caicos, Italy and the Philippines.