A New 4-Year Cycle for Continuous Quality Improvement
Target Audience
Healthcare and social service professionals, organizational leaders, quality improvement specialists
Estimated Read Time
4 minutes
Why It Matters
In today’s fast-paced healthcare and social services landscape, adaptability is key to success. The HPA-OHT Accreditation Collaborative introduces an innovative four-year accreditation cycle designed to:
- Identify organizational strengths
- Address performance gaps
- Implement sustainable improvements
- Elevate the quality of care and services
Take the Next Step
Join the HPA-OHT Accreditation Collaborative today and work alongside peer organizations to elevate the standard of care across our network.
- Learn more about the Accreditation Collaborative here.
- Request the recording of the recent Lunch & Learn info session by contacting oht@hpaoht.ca.
Dig Deeper
The Power of Collaboration
By joining the Accreditation Collaborative, you’ll benefit from:
- Shared policies across member organizations
- A comprehensive quality improvement plan
- Collaborative workload distribution
- Ongoing support for continuous progress in care delivery
The Four-Year Cycle: A Closer Look
Accreditation Canada’s continuous improvement model aligns perfectly with HPA-OHT member organizations’ missions, emphasizing:
- People-centered care
- A healthy workforce
- Adaptability to change
Our new four-year cycle transforms accreditation from a periodic checkpoint into a daily practice:
Years 1 & 2: Foundation Building
- Receive a customized assessment manual
- Utilize tools like the HSO Global Workforce Survey
- Create a Quality Improvement Action Plan
- Conduct self-assessments
- Align policies across the collaborative
Year 3: Self-Directed Assessment
- Complete a comprehensive self-directed attestation
- Gather data to inform third-party surveyors
Year 4: External Validation
- Undergo a short-notice, on-site assessment
- Third-party surveyors audit a sample of attestable criteria
- Ensure sustained excellence in core standards
Benefits of Our Phased Approach
- Embeds quality and safety practices into daily operations
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement
- Breaks the process into manageable steps
- Ensures continuous improvement is at the forefront of our leadership
Contact Project Coordinator Kim Van Wyk at kim.vanwyk@hpaoht.ca for more information.
