Guest post by Heather Thiessen, Patient Partner I never thought I’d become a patient whose life is constantly revolving around the health care system. Not only am I a receiver of care, but I’m also someone who uses her experiences within the health care system to help...
Involved in many technical committees with HSO, Rosewinter Kodzwa is the co-chair of the Allied Health Educational Program technical committee. Kodzwa is a continuing education program reviewer with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and has been...
Inaugurated in 1996 to raise awareness and celebrate the various indigenous cultures in Canada, National Indigenous Peoples Day coincides with the first day of summer, on June 21. This year marks the 23rd edition of the festival. June is also recognized as Indigenous...
We are happy to announce that we’ve launched two new standards – the Medication Management Standard (CAN/HSO 3001:2019) and the Medication Management for Community-Based Organizations Standard (CAN/HSO 34014:2019). These are National Standards of Canada that will be...
On June 10 and 11, 2019, Accreditation Canada (AC) and Health Standards Organization (HSO) will be at the National Health Leadership Conference (NHLC) in Toronto, Ont. This conference is the largest gathering of health system decision-makers in Canada, also bringing...
Health Standards Organization (HSO)’s new Diagnostic Imaging Service Standard (HSO 42002:2019) puts the patient’s needs at the centre of services, addressing not only diagnostic needs but also his or her overall well-being, says HSO Technical Committee member Yamama...
Looking at HSO Patient Leader Hélène Campbell, you would never think she has any health issues. She’s bubbly, energetic and comical. However, this young woman has strongly fought for her life – twice. At the age of 20, Campbell was living a typical young person’s...
“Patients and family members should not be scared to speak up,” says Mathieu Jackson, Vice-President of the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS). “Because in the same way that health care professionals have a valuable perspective, patients and families also do.” Mathieu...
Ottawa – Two important new mental health initiatives, developed by teams from St. Joseph’s Health Care in London, ON and Eastern Health in Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with patients and families, will be featured as leading practices at the National...
COAST SALISH TERRITORY – Vancouver, BC – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Health Standards Organization (HSO) are partnering to develop a Cultural Safety and Humility standard. A technical committee led by First Nations peoples will develop this standard...
