First Nation and Inuit Health Services Accreditation - Brochure

"I really believe in accreditation, it is raising the bar for our people across the country. It is...a peer process...a sharing process... a helping process...a good process."

Accreditation Coordinator, First Nations community

What is Accreditation?

• An ongoing journey that health organizations use to assess and improve the quality of their services in all aspects of health care.

Accreditation benefits to First Nations and Inuit communities

• Demonstrates to clients and the community that the organization is committed to quality improvement.

What is unique to First Nations and Inuit Organizations?

• Networking, knowledge exchange and mentoring opportunities with other First Nation and Inuit communities.
• Direct support from a Health Canada Regional Accreditation Manager.

How does a Regional Accreditation Manager support First Nations and Inuit communities?

• Allocates funds to initiate and sustain the accreditation process.
• Facilitates partnerships and helps build networks between communities involved in accreditation.

For further information on the Health Services Accreditation process visit our website or contact us by email us at Accreditation.Agrement@hc-sc.gc.ca.