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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.

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.

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...