President of Accreditation Canada sends congratulations

The President and Chief Executive Officer of Accreditation Canada recently sent the following letter to VCH President David Ostrow.

“On behalf of the Board and staff of Accreditation Canada, please extend my sincerest congratulations to the following hospitals on receiving the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council Quality Award: Squamish General Hospital, Richmond Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. This is truly an honour for which you must be very proud.

Once again, my sincerest congratulations. Your contribution to improving quality care is truly appreciated.”

Richmond Hospital and Squamish Hospital earned the prestigious provincial award for their work with the Releasing Time to Care program.