Accreditation to ISO 15189 Plus™ is a prestigious symbol of quality and commitment. Accreditation Canada (AC) Diagnostics is a signatory (ISO 15189) to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and its regional Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC). 

In 2024, Accreditation Canada’s Echocardiography Quality Improvement (EQI) team began the exciting process of refreshing the Standards that are used to assess Echocardiography facilities in Ontario. Currently, facilities are being assessed based on the CorHealth Standards for Provision of Echocardiography in Ontario, published in April of 2021.

The new Standards, or EQI Requirements, as they will be known going forward, have been aligned with the changes in practice guidelines and in consideration of feedback received from an expert panel of cardiologists.

We are pleased to announce that, as of December 6, 2024, Ross Memorial Hospital’s laboratory services have achieved ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation.

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) has reached a new milestone in quality care by elevating its accreditation status with the Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACD) ISO 15189 Plus™ program.

Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level and contribute to the advancement of excellence in medical laboratories? We’re excited to announce that applications to become an assessor are now open for the medical laboratory accreditation program.

We are pleased to announce that as of November 26, 2024, the Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Serviço de Patologia Clínica) in Centro Hospitalar Conde de São Januário (CHCSJ) has achieved ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation.

At the core of health care innovation and improvement are the individuals who dedicate their expertise and passion to advancing the profession. We are proud to celebrate three outstanding professionals who have been recognized with prestigious awards for their significant contributions to the health care and medical laboratory fields.

The Accreditation Canada (AC) Diagnostics ISO 15189 Plus™ Diagnostic Imaging program is growing! In 2023, the provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador took a significant step by implementing this program for all 42 imaging services sites across the province. These facilities have successfully completed their self-assessments, and the first on-site-assessments are scheduled to take place in the fall of 2024. 

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.

Accreditation Canada (AC) Diagnostics is pleased to announce the release of Version 24.04 (April 2024) of the 15189 ISO Plus™ Diagnostic Imaging Requirements. Diagnostic Imaging (DI) facilities currently enrolled in AC Diagnostics accreditation can now access all files related to this version through the secure client portal, EQView™.

We are pleased to announce that Avalon Laboratories is expanding their scope of testing. Originally achieving ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation in January 2021 as a Covid-19 testing facility, their most recent assessment in February of this year, saw their scope expanded to include testing in clinical biochemistry and hematology.

Join us in celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week 2024, from April 14 to 20, as we honour the dedication of Medical Laboratory Professionals (MLPs) who enable safe, high-quality health care every day. 

This year the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is shining a spotlight on the MLPs who are ‘Behind Every Patient’, dedicating their expertise to meet the demands of the evolving health care system.  

We are pleased to announce that the Point-of-Care service at William Osler Health System – Withdrawal Management Centre has 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.

Accreditation Canada is assembling a team of active and experienced volunteers for the Integrated Community Health Services Centres (ICHSC) Diagnostics Decision Panel.

Joining the Accreditation Canada team as an ICHSC Decision Panel member presents a unique opportunity to enhance health care quality and patient care in Ontario. By leveraging your expertise and commitment to excellence, you will play an integral role in helping community surgical and diagnostic centres to meet and exceed quality standards.

In 2023, Accreditation Canada’s Echocardiography Quality Improvement (EQI) team embarked on a new accreditation initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for pediatric cardiology patients. Even with the successful implementation of an adult echocardiography (echo) accreditation program in Ontario, a similar program tailored for the pediatric population was noticeably lacking. Recognizing the importance of implementing comparable quality standards and elevate care for this population, the EQI team initiated a volunteer pilot program in early 2024 to assess pediatric echocardiography facilities.