The Health Quality Council of Alberta Act

The HQCA is legislated under the Health Quality Council of Alberta Act. Our responsibilities, set forth in the 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.

The Health Quality Council of Alberta Act

This is the legislation that sets forth our mandate to improve patient safety, person-centred care, and health service quality on a province-wide basis. More →