Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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The HQCA is a provincial agency that brings together patients, families, and partners from across healthcare and academia to inspire improvement in patient safety, person-centered care, and health service quality. Learn more about who they are, and how they work. View blogs and stories about their latest work and HQCA news.
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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Brent Windwick, board chair of the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlene McBrien-Morrison as chief executive officer, effective immediately. “Charlene’s 18 years with the HQCA, including more than 30 years in progressive ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
1y ago
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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
1y ago
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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
1y ago
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 ..read more
Health Quality Council of Alberta Blog
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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 ..read more