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Broadly speaking, telehealth is defined as an innovative way of using telecommunications and information technology (computers, internet, videoconferencing) to improve the quality and accessibility of health care services, regardless of the geographical location.
Accreditation Canada is a not-for-profit, independent organization that provides healthcare organizations with an external peer review process based on standards of excellence.
The Qmentum accreditation program is a four-year cycle of assessment and continuous improvement.
This program helps healthcare organizations review and improve the quality of care and services they provide, as well as contribute to patient safety. The process centers on a teamwork approach and encourages greater participation on the part of staff, patients and their families.
The Accreditation process has been a driving force in our commitment to delivering high quality and safe patient care.
The accreditation survey provides an opportunity for the visitors to analyze the organization's progress in terms of the opportunities for improvement it has identified, and to share their expertise with the organization's staff. This page provides information about the visit and resources to assist and prepare you for the accreditation visit.
Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum standards make it possible for health service organizations, to embed practical and effective quality improvement and patient safety initiatives into their daily operations. These comprehensive health services standards ensure a thorough assessment of all aspects of an organization’s operations, from the board, to management, to staff and services, to patients and clients. By identifying strengths as well as opportunities for improvement, Qmentum helps health care organizations provide high-quality services.
Accreditation Canada has identified eight dimensions to define quality. They serve as the foundation for all standards.
Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) are evidence-informed practices addressing high-priority areas that are central to quality and safety. The ROPs are integrated in the standards and are essential practices that organizations must have in place to enhance patient safety and minimize risk. ROPs are reviewed annually and updated as required by Accreditation Canada.
Accreditation Canada
Qmentum Accreditation Program
Participation in quality improvement activities is one of the core commitments of physicians to professional excellence.
It leads each physician to contribute to the development and innovation of medicine, participate in establishing professional standards and cultivate collaborative and respectful relationships with other physicians, professionals, managers and learners.
Moreover, quality improvement activities allow the participating physician to accumulate continuing professional development credits with their college or association.
This is a report template to facilitate communication and monitoring of quality medical practice activities organized by your department/ivision/service. Once completed, please attach the form to the minutes of your meeting to send to the office of the Chief Medical Officer in your area.
The guide below gives you an idea of the categories/sections and number of credits (certified or not) that you could claim each time that you participate in a medical services quality improvement activity.
Important: The colleges alone regulate the requirements around CPD credits and not Vitalité Health Network.
For more information, visit the websites of your respective colleges at the following links:
MAiD Canadian data collection portal
Health Portal
Firstline.app
Hospitals are to report Serious Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and Medical Device Incidents (MDIs) to Health Canada since December 16, 2019.
