Underscoring the Government of Yukon’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred health care services and programs, the Department of Health and Social Services’ Continuing Care Division – responsible for Home Care, Community Day Programs, Long-term Care and Palliative Care – has received accreditation with commendation by Accreditation Canada. This recognition reflects the division’s excellence in exceeding fundamental standards in quality improvement, care delivery and organizational performance.
Accreditation Canada’s review process evaluates care quality, safety practices, staff training, resident engagement and organizational governance. The Continuing Care Division met over 85 per cent of all high priority criteria and exceeded 90 per cent in required organizational priorities.
Accreditation Canada’s findings commended the Yukon’s dedication to enhancing the wellbeing of all service recipients through safe and high-standard care. It highlights the division’s dedication to providing Yukoners with care in a way that prioritizes safety, collaboration and meaningful quality of life.
Receiving accreditation with commendation is a testament to the dedication and excellence of Continuing Care staff. Their unwavering commitment to quality care has earned this well-deserved recognition and highlights our collective focus on putting Yukoners first. This accreditation reaffirms our government’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to all Yukoners to help our communities stay healthy and thriving.
This commendation reflects the hard work of the Continuing Care team, their dedication to continuous improvement and their commitment to providing care that exceeds expectations. I am incredibly proud of their achievements.
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Accreditation Canada’s mandate is to empower and enable organizations to meet national and global standards with programs customized to local needs.
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Continuing Care programs include Home Care, Community Health Services (Community Day Program), Long-term Care and Palliative Care.
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Accreditation with commendation is awarded by Accreditation Canada to organizations that exceed fundamental standards of care and quality.
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Continuing Care’s focus on person-centred care and quality of life is reflected in its alignment with evolving long-term care standards.
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Accreditation Canada surveyors visited Continuing Care from October 7 to 11, 2024, to assess programs and services.
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Continuing Care met above 85 per cent in all high priority criteria and greater than 90 per cent in required organizational priorities.
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Continuing Care has been continuously accredited since 2008.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
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Ayodeji Awobamise
Communications, Health and Social Services
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