Toronto, ON (November 12, 2007) – We Care Home Health Services (We Care) is pleased to have been granted Full Accreditation without Condition by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA). This award is recognition of the commitment We Care demonstrates to providing quality, outcomes based care and services to our clients.
Full Accreditation without Condition is the highest level of achievement given by the CCHSA. It is most impressive at this time since CCHSA reports in its 2007 Annual Report that they have been strengthening the rigor of the program to support organizational commitment to ongoing quality improvement. The Report goes on to say, "only 20% of organizations received Accreditation without Condition in 2006, down from 48% in 2004."
"We are pleased that CCHSA has recognized the ongoing efforts of our organization to continuously strive to improve" said John Schram, President and CEO of We Care. "We have an outstanding team who are dedicated and committed to ensuring that each client receives the best care available. Receiving this Accreditation is a testament to that commitment, and I applaud all of our staff for their efforts."
CCHSA recognizes that "organizations that seek accreditation understand that there is always room for growth. CCHSA clients want to improve their standards and services and are committed to raising the bar to strive for higher quality services. It is the patients and clients of these organizations – individuals across Canada and beyond – who ultimately benefit from accreditation."
We Care Health Services Inc. (We Care) is the largest, independently owned homecare company in Canada, with 50 locations providing services to over 800 communities across the country. We Care is committed to maintaining a standard of excellence in the provision of care, and in responding to changing needs within the community.
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For more information, please contact:
John Schram
President and CEO
416-922-7601
Barbara Toccacelli
Director of Human Resources and Communications
416-922-5387 x 103