Source: Canada Newswire
Vaughan and Richmond Hill, York Region’s Mackenzie Health’s track record of achievements over the past three years has been nothing short of inspiring – shorter patient wait times, increased patient satisfaction, improved efficiency, and a sound financial management. Today, the regional healthcare provider adds a new piece to the growing body of evidence of its remarkable transformation with the announcement that it has earned top marks from Accreditation Canada resulting in Accreditation with Exemplary Standing - the highest rating that a Canadian healthcare provider can receive.
Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for quality and safety in health care and accredits health organizations in Canada and around the world. The rigorous process requires documented and operational evidence of compliance with over 2000 internationally recognized standards and required organizational practices, and examines eight dimensions of quality. We are extremely pleased with our results that showed 99.6% compliance with the standards and practices.
The five person accreditation team from Accreditation Canada met with hundreds of staff, physicians and volunteers from across the hospital as well as patients, families and community healthcare partners to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the organization and its programs and services.
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The Regional Municipality of York is located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area and is home to 1.1 million residents and 42,000 business establishments, making it one of Canada’s largest municipalities and the second largest business centre in the Province of Ontario.
Comprised of nine local municipalities, York Region is a premier business location in Canada. The Region is home to operations of 14 Fortune 100 companies, four of Canada’s top 10 corporate R&D investors, Canada’s second largest Information & Communications Technology (ICT) cluster and global industry leaders in Life Sciences, CleanTech, Financial Services and Advanced Manufacturing.
As Canada’s fastest growing large municipality, York Region has one of the most educated and diverse workforces in North America, the lowest commercial property taxes in greater Toronto and an exceptional quality of life attracting top global talent.
York Region’s local municipalities include the City of Markham, the City of Vaughan, the Town of Richmond Hill, the Town of Newmarket, the Town of Aurora, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, the Town of East Gwillimbury, the Town of Georgina and the Township of King.