Our Mandate

The HQCA is mandated to promote and improve patient safety, person-centred care, and health service quality on a province-wide basis. We do this primarily through the lens of the Alberta Quality Matrix for Health. Our responsibilities are set forth in the Health Quality Council of Alberta Act.

Health Quality of Alberta Act

This Act sets forth our responsibilities to promote and improve patient safety, person-centred care, and health service quality on a province-wide basis.

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Alberta Quality Matrix for Health

The Quality Matrix creates a common understanding about quality for everyone who works within the healthcare system.

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