![]() ![]() 59% of participants indicated that they have a procedure in place to ensure that interpretation and confirmation of first-time potentially significant morphological findings are available from a physician at all times. ![]() The majority (88%) of participants included morphological findings in their critical result list of these, 98% include malaria and 88% include the first-time finding of blasts as critical results. All respondents had a policy for manual blood film review by a technologist, 70% did not have blood films reviewed by a senior/charge technologist prior to review by a physician. 80% of respondents had core laboratory technologists performing manual blood film reviews, while only 2% utilized dedicated hematology technologists with morphology expertise. Of the respondents, the majority (82%) indicated affiliation with small- or medium-sized hospitals (<500 beds). The Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) Hematology Scientific Committee developed a questionnaire to gather information regarding current practices for manual blood film review and reporting from laboratories participating in IQMH Morphology proficiency testing (PT) surveys.Īn online survey was distributed to 174 laboratories, 97% submitted results. Interpretation of a peripheral blood film by trained laboratory professionals provides valuable diagnostic information. The CEO of Accreditation Canada and HSO is Leslee Thompson.Examination of a blood film is the second most common hematology test, after the complete blood count. HSO board member profiles can be found here. The affairs of Accreditation Canada are overseen by the Board and CEO of HSO. When you succeed, we succeed in achieving quality health services for all.Īccreditation Canada is an independent non-governmental organization that operates globally as an affiliate of Health Standards Organization (HSO). ![]() From former hospital CEOs to patients with significant, first-hand experience of the health system, to Indigenous community health leaders and more, Accreditation Canada staff are in tune with your daily challenges and are dedicated to helping your organization offer the best care possible. Headquartered in Ottawa (Canada), Accreditation Canada has satellite offices in Toronto, Montreal and Brussels (Belgium).Īccreditation Canada is powered by a knowledgeable and experienced team of over 1000 staff, surveyors, subject matter experts and partners working with clients in Canada and around the world. Our People Powered Health philosophy brings different perspectives, experiences, learnings and insights together to foster positive change and continuous quality improvement.Īccreditation Canada and HSO are independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations that meet extensive third-party accreditation requirements from the Standards Council of Canada, the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC). We have more than 410 patients, providers, practitioners, experts and policy makers participating actively in our standard development technical committees and scientific advisory councils. We strongly believe that our person-centered philosophy will transform health care. We leverage this unparalleled experience, understanding and knowledge to create flexible, integrated assessment models covering the full spectrum of health services – from large networks and health systems to long-term care, small home care, community health centres and primary care organizations. We are present in more than 15,000 locations in over 38 countries, including all 13 Canadian provincial and territorial health jurisdictions each serving populations with wide-ranging needs. Together, HSO and Accreditation Canada work with governments, regional health authorities, hospitals, and community-based programs and services in both the private and public sectors. ![]()
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