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Kingston Health Sciences Centre upgrades to ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation

By Editor on 7/12/2024

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.

Version 24.04 of the 15189 ISO Plus™ Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Requirements now available!

By Editor on 6/11/2024

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™.

Avalon Laboratories ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation

By Editor on 5/22/2024

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.

National Medical Laboratory Week 2024: Behind Every Patient

By Editor on 4/14/2024

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.  

William Osler Health System upgrades to ISO 15189 Plus™ accreditation

By Editor on 3/21/2024

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.

Recording available: Virtual information session on EQI program standards

By Editor on 12/18/2023



On November 29, 2023, Accreditation Canada’s Echocardiography Quality Improvement (EQI) team, in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Cardiologists (OAC), hosted a well-attended virtual information session on EQI Program Standards. Participants striving to meet accreditation standards in Cardiology labs (hospital and private facilities) engaged in this annual interactive session with EQI experts. The collaborative efforts of EQI and OAC teams have led to an accreditation program that prioritizes the needs of both patients and medical practitioners.

Canadian Patient Safety Week 2023: Small changes. Big impact. Safer Care

By Editor on 11/14/2023
Medical Laboratory
Canadian Patient Safety Week
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Healthcare Excellence Canada
HEC
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Version 5 of the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Requirements now available!

By Editor on 10/5/2023
Diagnostic Imaging
AC Diagnostics
Accreditation Canada
accreditation requirements
Diagnostic Imaging

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