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Health Standards Organization - HSO Health Standards Organization empowers and enables people around the world to continuously improve the quality of care. Safer Care. Healthier World

Together with our partners, we do this by developing standards, assessment programs and quality improvement solutions.

During Indigenous History Month, we extend our sincere gratitude to the TC036 Cultural Safety and Humility Technical Co...
06/01/2026

During Indigenous History Month, we extend our sincere gratitude to the TC036 Cultural Safety and Humility Technical Committee members and the many partners, contributors, and interest holders who are supporting the development of the National Standard of Canada on Cultural Safety and Humility.

This work is grounded in the decades of advocacy work and the voices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples to advance cultural safety and address Indigenous-specific racism.

We recognize that meaningful progress to advance cultural safety requires collective responsibility across the health system. Together, we are working to co-design standards, assessment programs, and capacity-building initiatives that foster environments where First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People feel physically, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally safe.

While there is more work ahead, your dedication, knowledge, and leadership are shaping a stronger, more accountable system. We are grateful to be on this journey together. https://hubs.la/Q04j2J4l0

HSO and Accreditation Canada’s teams are looking forward to participating in CCHL National Conference 2026 on Montreal o...
05/28/2026

HSO and Accreditation Canada’s teams are looking forward to participating in CCHL National Conference 2026 on Montreal on June 14-16. Canadian College of Health Leaders

Our Senior Program Manager Judith Eigenbrod will present on the development of a National Standard for Cultural Humility and Safety.

This standard responds to longstanding calls to action from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, governing bodies and organizations from coast-to-coast and builds on the work done in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority in BC on the British Columbia Cultural Safety and Humility Standard.

The National Standard for Cultural Humility and Safety was developed by an Indigenous-led technical Committee that includes national representation from First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals with a diversity of professional and personal experience.

During this session, Judith will speak to the development process of the standard and provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and share how they can implement the standard to support culturally safe care and address Indigenous specific racism within their organizations.

Join us in Montreal on June 16: https://cchl-ccls.ca/event/cnc2026/

Thanks to everyone who came to see our poster on the new National Standard of Canada for Infection Prevention and Contro...
05/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to see our poster on the new National Standard of Canada for Infection Prevention and Control, focused on addressing current challenges and building resilience for the future at the IPAC Canada National Conference in Toronto.

This new standard offers practical, evidence-based recommendations that improve client safety and drive quality improvement at all levels of organizational decision-making. It contributes to a healthy, competent, and protected workforce and helps organizations respond effectively to clusters, outbreaks, and pandemics.

Visit our website to learn more about the standard:

We are proud to be partnering with organizations like Choosing Wisely to make positive change that improves the quality ...
05/22/2026

We are proud to be partnering with organizations like Choosing Wisely to make positive change that improves the quality of health and social services in Canada and around the world.

Our Senior Program Manager, Andra Stancu, will present on how standards and assessment programs help health and social organizations advance environmental sustainability and patient safety.

Participants of the Climate Action session will learn about the new Climate Action program that will be launching this summer, as well as the opportunity to participate in the public review of our new Climate Resiliency, Emergency, and Disaster Management standard.

During the session focused on patient safety, Andra Stancu will also explain how Required Safety Practices (RSPs) help create a structure for continuous quality improvement and balance different levels of patient safety.

We are looking forward to seeing many of our partners at Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting and engaging in meaningful conversations on advancing patient safety.

Join us at the IPAC Canada National Conference in Toronto! Our Senior Program Manager, Andra Stancu, will present a post...
05/20/2026

Join us at the IPAC Canada National Conference in Toronto!

Our Senior Program Manager, Andra Stancu, will present a poster on the new National Standard of Canada for Infection Prevention and Control, focused on addressing current challenges and building resilience for the future.

This standard takes a value-based, strategic approach to creating safer health care environments, grounded in patient safety, equity, and innovative, simplified solutions.

Co-developed with 15 national and international experts, the standard reflects a collaborative, consensus-driven process that strengthens relevance, builds trust, and supports real-world adoption. Stop by to learn more! IPAC Canada

As we publish our 2025 Impact Report, we take a moment to say thank you to the thousands of people in Canada and around ...
05/13/2026

As we publish our 2025 Impact Report, we take a moment to say thank you to the thousands of people in Canada and around the world who have joined us in this work. From members of technical committees and working groups to peer surveyors, webinar participants, staff and volunteers, clients, and those who shared thoughtful and informed comments on our draft standards, your contributions have made this work possible.

HSO and Accreditation Canada could not have had a positive influence on millions of lives around the world without our communities of impact.

We invite you to read our Impact Report to learn more about the work we have done together with all of you in the last decade: https://hubs.la/Q04bnkMx0

À l’occasion de la Semaine nationale de la santé mentale, nous tenons à remercier le comité technique TC037 Lignes d’éco...
05/07/2026

À l’occasion de la Semaine nationale de la santé mentale, nous tenons à remercier le comité technique TC037 Lignes d’écoute en cas de crise ou de détresse, présidé par la Dre Allison Crawford, pour son dévouement à l’amélioration de la qualité.

La nouvelle Norme nationale du Canada pour les lignes d’écoute en cas de crise ou de détresse vise à améliorer la qualité et la sécurité des services de ces lignes au Canada. Elle fait la promotion d’approches adaptées aux traumatismes et centrées sur la personne pour les soins de crise qui répondent aux besoins des usagers, des personnes proches aidantes et des communautés qu’elles servent. Pour en savoir plus sur la norme : https://hubs.la/Q04fP6RS0

During this National Mental Health Week, we thank the TC037 Crisis and Distress Lines Technical Committee, led by chair ...
05/07/2026

During this National Mental Health Week, we thank the TC037 Crisis and Distress Lines Technical Committee, led by chair Dr. Allison Crawford, for their dedication to quality improvement. 9-8-8: Su***de Crisis Helpline Ligne d'aide en cas de crise de su***de CAMH

The new Crisis and Distress Lines National Standard of Canada aims to improve the quality and safety of crisis and distress line services in Canada. It promotes trauma-informed, people-centred approaches to crisis care that meet the needs of users, caregivers, and their communities. Learn more about the standard: https://hubs.la/Q04d5l660

La Semaine nationale des soins palliatifs est l’occasion de rappeler l’importance de disposer, partout au Canada, de ser...
05/05/2026

La Semaine nationale des soins palliatifs est l’occasion de rappeler l’importance de disposer, partout au Canada, de services de soins palliatifs et de fin de vie sécuritaires, équitables, complets, centrés sur la personne et de haute qualité. Nous nous joignons à la campagne nationale « Les soins palliatifs partout », menée par l’Association canadienne de soins palliatifs, afin de souligner l’importance de renforcer les systèmes de soins palliatifs.

Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à l’examen public de la nouvelle édition de la norme Services de soins palliatifs. Grâce à votre contribution, la norme révisée définit clairement les exigences et responsabilités, et élargit son champ d’application afin d’englober les personnes de tous âges et l’offre de soins palliatifs complets dans les hôpitaux et les établissements de soins palliatifs, et dans le contexte de soins à domicile et de proximité, de soins de santé primaires et de soins de longue durée. Inscrivez-vous à notre liste de diffusion pour recevoir un avis au moment de la publication de la norme : https://hubs.la/Q04fkt9_0.

Health Standards Organization is developing an updated Emergency and Urgent Care Services standard and is inviting publi...
05/05/2026

Health Standards Organization is developing an updated Emergency and Urgent Care Services standard and is inviting public input.

The standard applies to clients of all ages and sets expectations for how emergency and urgent care services are designed, delivered, and improved across emergency and urgent care settings.

We invite service users, caregivers, health care professionals, and partners to review the draft and share feedback during public review. All input will inform the final version of the standard.

Learn more and take part. https://hubs.la/Q04frnS60

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