Uxbridge: Oak Valley Health earns top accreditation standing

Oak Valley Health has once again earned Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest recognition possible from Accreditation Canada, with a 99.3 per cent overall score and 100 per cent compliance with all Required Organizational Practices.

During the on-site survey, accreditation surveyors recognized Oak Valley Health as a highly respected, patient-centred community health care organization, highlighting strengths in patient and family engagement, workforce development, integrated care, quality improvement and community partnerships.

Staff prepared for the survey with a Snakes and Ladders-themed game to learn the safety practices, collecting a different Required Organizational Practice each week, and finished with an organization-wide challenge called The Amazing Accreditation Race.

Oak Valley Health operates Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital. The Uxbridge site serves Durham Region residents, and the health network says the result reflects its commitment to safe, high-quality, people-centred care and continuous improvement.