Review of quality assurance in continuing care health services in Alberta /

At the request of the Minister of Health, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) has closely examined the adequacy and monitoring of quality assurance processes and quality management within continuing care. [...] In the fall of 2013, pursuant to Section 15 (1) of the Health Quality Council of Alberta Act,2 the Minister of Health directed the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to conduct a review that would examine the adequacy and monitoring of quality assurance and quality management processes of home care services delivered directly by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and by providers under contract t [...] Recommendation 5 The Ministry of Health and AHS complete the implementation and support the full use of the interRAI assessment instruments and the Alberta Continuing Care Information System (ACCIS). [...] The development of a provincial quality and safety management framework would benefit from the engagement of health system stakeholders from across the province and representing health service sectors, provider and health professional organizations, the Ministry of Health, and academia. [...] On September 9, 2013, pursuant to Section 15 (1) of the Health Quality Council of Alberta Act,2 the Minister of Health directed the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to conduct a review that examined the adequacy and monitoring of quality management and quality assurance processes of home care services delivered directly by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and by providers under contract to AH