This was an important week for AgeCare as we wrapped up several months of preparing for Accreditation. Today, we completed the survey process at 15 of our Alberta and British Columbia communities. In the New Year, we will begin the Accreditation process at our Bloom communities in Alberta and BC.
Many of our AgeCare team members have been through Accreditation before and will attest to the fact that this process is rigorous, thorough, and well worth the effort! Every four years, we participate in this comprehensive process of measurement and evaluation as a way of guiding our practices and demonstrating our commitment to quality services, innovation, and person-centred care and service.
During this Accreditation Canada cycle, AgeCare is being assessed based on Long-Term Care, Hospice, Leadership, Medication Management, and Infection Prevention & Control Standards designed by experts in the health care field. Central themes include partnering with residents and families, interprofessional collaboration, quality improvement, and resident and provider safety.
It will take some time to get our results; however, once received, we will share these findings with our residents, families, staff and partners.
At this time we wish to thank all our staff for your unwavering dedication and valuable contribution to the Accreditation process. In celebration today, each AgeCare community participating in Accreditation, will host a BBQ to thank each of you for making a difference in the lives of our residents and families and exemplifying our values of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork each and every day.
We also want to thank residents and families, some of whom also offered input in the accreditation process. Thank you for providing the incentive for us to do our very best to live our values and ensure those who call AgeCare home, experience the highest quality of life and safety.
