Integrated Community Health Services Centres
Accreditation Canada is the inspecting body for oversight of mandatory facility-level quality and patient safety standards in regulation (O. Reg 215/23)
1,000+
subject matter experts
14,000+
locations using our programs
Qmentum Global™ Accreditation
International Accreditation
A program designed to maintain a focus on assessing, implementing, measuring and monitoring to reinforce safety practices and improve international quality of care.
Canadian Accreditation
Introduced across Canada for hospitals, health systems and long term care, bringing substantive improvements to our signature quality assessment programs.
Indigenous Health
A first-of-its-kind accreditation program that recognizes traditional healing and wellness as essential to better meet the needs of Indigenous communities.
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.
Latest News and Updates
January 7, 2026
Frédéric Abergel Named New CEO for Health Standards Organization and Accreditation Canada
The Health Standards Organization (HSO) Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Frédéric Abergel, Ph.D., as the new Chief Executive Officer […]
December 12, 2025
2025 Year in Review: Building a Global Community for Better Health Care Quality
As 2025 comes to a close, the Health Standards Organization (HSO) and Accreditation Canada (AC) celebrate the people who have advanced health care quality around the world. […]
September 29, 2025
Wagmatcook Health Centre Achieves Milestone as First Indigenous Organization Assessed Under Qmentum Global
A first-of-its-kind accreditation program that recognizes traditional healing and wellness as essential to better meet the needs of Indigenous communities. […]
Education and Training
Continuous Improvement and Learning
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Simulated Survey
Assess your practices against assessment standards and prepare your staff for the survey
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Diagnostics and Quality Systems Education
Education that inspires purposeful action
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Accreditation Coordinator Certification 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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Webinars and Events
Each year, we offer a variety of international webinars, addressing critical themes that resonate with a global community dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
