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The Leading Practices Library is a knowledge sharing hub of innovative practices that have been identified through a rigorous evaluation process. It is available to the public, policy makers and organizations who are seeking ways to improve the quality of health services for all.

Most recently, the Leading Practices Library has reopened for submissions.

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HSO Achieves SDO Designation

HSO has officially been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to develop National Standards of Canada in health and social services.

HSO is the only Standards Development Organization in Canada solely dedicated to developing health and social service standards.

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People Powered Health™

Health Standards Organization (HSO) builds global health service standards and innovative assessment programs so people in their local jurisdictions can save and improve lives.

We’re building a movement of people working for better standards, better assessments and better outcomes.

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Resources to Help You Succeed

The Leading Practices Library is a knowledge sharing hub of innovative practices that have been identified through a rigorous evaluation process. It is available to the public, policy makers and organizations who are seeking ways to improve the quality of health services for all.

Most recently, the Leading Practices Library has reopened for submissions.

Browse Nearly 1,000 Leading Practices

HSO Achieves SDO Designation

HSO has officially been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to develop National Standards of Canada in health and social services.

HSO is the only Standards Development Organization in Canada solely dedicated to developing health and social service standards.

What this means

People Powered Health™

Health Standards Organization (HSO) builds global health service standards and innovative assessment programs so people in their local jurisdictions can save and improve lives.

We’re building a movement of people working for better standards, better assessments and better outcomes.

Discover People Powered Health
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Recent Updates

Meet HSO Technical Committee Expert Dr. Laura Lee Copeland

Meet HSO Technical Committee Expert Dr. Laura Lee Copeland

Jan 14, 2019

“The new Virtual Health Standard will help to make virtual health more of a norm across the health care system,” says HSO Technical Committee expert Dr. Laura Lee Copeland. “We have yet to experience health care in this way.” In December, HSO launched the Virtual...

HSO Launches New Virtual Health Standard

HSO Launches New Virtual Health Standard

Dec 4, 2018

We are happy to announce that we’ve launched the new Virtual Health Standard – a National Standard of Canada that will be applied around the world (HSO 83001:2018 – Virtual Health Standard). This new standard works to provide guidelines for health organizations...

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