Our responsibilities, set forth in the Health Quality Council of Alberta Act, include:
- assist in:
- the gathering of information and evidence, including by means of research activities and reviews,
- the evaluation of programs and other initiatives, and
- the synthesis, dissemination and exchange of knowledge relating to patient safety, person-centred care and health service quality in Alberta;
- identify effective practices and make recommendations for the improvement of patient safety, person-centred care and health service quality;
- assist in the implementation and evaluation of activities, strategies and mechanisms designed to improve patient safety, person-centred care and health service quality;
- engage with Albertans on their experience and satisfaction with patient safety, person-centred care and health service quality;
- other activities as provided for in the regulations or required by a directive of the Minister under section 22.1.