NR 11.061 - June 23, 2011
OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, issued the following statement today congratulating the Canadian Forces Health Services for having recently been granted system-wide Accredited status by Accreditation Canada:
“We want to congratulate the Canadian Forces Health Services Group on achieving Accredited status from Accreditation Canada. This significant accomplishment is a testament to the Canadian Force’s commitment to quality care and patient safety, and is a clear demonstration that the Canadian Forces health system provides care consistent with established health care standards.
The CF Health Services Group is the first and only federal pan-Canadian primary and ambulatory health care system to attain this standard. Accreditation Canada granted the Canadian Forces health system Accredited status for the first time on 18 January 2011. In past years, only individual clinics were accredited.
This Accreditation reaffirms that Canadian Forces Health Services personnel are highly trained medical professionals committed to observing best practice and evidence-based interdisciplinary care. With the support of their health care partners, the Canadian Forces Health Services provides full spectrum and high standard health care to Canada’s military personnel, wherever and whenever they serve.
Being accredited by a highly respected civilian organization demonstrates to Canadian Forces patients and leadership, to civilian health care organizations, and to community partners that the Canadian Forces Health Services is delivering high quality health care. We extend our sincere congratulations and thanks to Canadian Forces Health Services personnel for their continued commitment to delivering excellent care to the men and women of the Canadian Forces.”
