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Patient Experience Awards

2023 Patient Experience Award recipients support Albertans through different life stages and health challenges

June 27, 2023
Today, the Health Quality Council of Alberta honours healthcare organizations and professionals for improving the patient and family experience across a range of services – from neonatal intensive care through enhancing quality of life for people with incurable cancer.
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HQCA News

HQCA announces new Board Chair

April 19, 2023
We are pleased to announce Jacquelyn Colville has been appointed as the new Board Chair for the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA), effective May 21, 2023.
Primary Healthcare Panel Reports

2023 Primary Healthcare Panel Reports Now Available

April 5, 2023
The 2023 reports are available today for primary care providers across Alberta. This free report provides measures on continuity of care, screening of chronic conditions, mental health conditions, virtual care appointments, and more – so physicians can reflect on their...
HQCA Matters Blog

Write it out to save a life!

September 7, 2022
A few helpful tips and important reminders about the hazards of abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations in medical communications – and why it’s best to avoid them.
Write it out to save a life - healthcare provider in front of white board with medical abbreviations and symbols crossed out
HQCA News

HQCA will lead review of EMS response to dog attack

June 17, 2022
At the request of Alberta Health Services (AHS), pursuant to section 15 (2) of the Health Quality Council of Alberta Act, the HQCA will conduct an independent review of the EMS response to the June 5 dog attack in Calgary....
HQCA Matters Blog

The advancement of patient safety relies on a just culture

June 2, 2022
In 2017, a patient died after a medication error at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the United States. We extend our sympathies to the family who suffered this tragic loss. Many healthcare professionals watched the case carefully, as the nurse...
Coloured blocks and healthcare providers and text: Just Culture
HQCA News

The HQCA announces the 2022 Patient Experience Award recipients

May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022 - Today, the HQCA honours healthcare organizations and professionals for improving the patient and family experience during another changing and challenging year in healthcare. “The pandemic has continued to place extraordinary pressures on service providers, yet many...
Image of patient and healthcare provider with text: Let's celebrate person-centred care
Primary Healthcare Panel Reports

2022 Primary Healthcare Panel Reports Available

April 20, 2022
The 2022 reports are available today. This free report provides measures on continuity of care, screening of chronic conditions, COVID-19 vaccination data, virtual care appointments, and more – so physicians can reflect on their practice and compare with colleagues. Dr....
HQCA News

Public Information Campaign – Working with Your Healthcare Team

April 6, 2022
The HQCA has launched a new public information campaign to empower Albertans to take an active role in their healthcare. This campaign aligns with HQCA’s legislated mandate to promote and improve person-centred care. As part of this campaign, we have...
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HQCA News

HQCA.ca gets a refresh

March 9, 2022
New look, same great information. Welcome to the HQCA’s newly redesigned website. Our website is a valuable platform for us to share resources, survey results, new studies, HQCA news and more with Albertans and our healthcare partners. We want to...