We are pleased to announce that the laboratory services at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) (Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital) have achieved ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation. In choosing this option, the facility sends a clear signal of commitment to quality for staff, patients, and other healthcare providers.

KHSC which unites Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital, has been proudly serving the community since their partnership in April of 2017. Located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee, KHSC extends its services to a wide geographical area that includes Indigenous communities such as Tyendinaga and Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. With a rich historical legacy, KHSC remains dedicated to honouring its past while fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone who enters its doors.

Congratulations to KHSC for this achievement and for maintaining such a high standard of quality! KHSC joins the growing number of services that recognize the value of elevating expectations for quality to meet global benchmarks. View the current list of accredited facilities.