ICHSC GI Endoscopy Requirements List
Accreditation Canada is the inspecting body for oversight of mandatory facility-level quality and patient safety standards in regulation (O. Reg 215/23) under the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act (ICHSCA).
All community surgical and diagnostic centres licensed under the ICHSCA are required to comply with the quality and safety standards and participate in a mandatory ICHSC Quality Assurance Program to support safe patient care.
The surgical/medical standard is divided into sections for ease of preparation and assessment:
I Organizational Structure, Personnel Policies and Training, and Management
II Quality Management System
III Physical Environment
IV Medical Devices, Equipment and Reprocessing
V Pre-Procedure Process
VI Procedure Process
VII Medication Management
VIII Post-Procedure Process
IX Information System and Decision Support
X Infection Prevention Control and Other Safety
Learn more about the program with the ICHSC Program Information and our list of frequently asked questions. Contact email: ICHSC@accreditation.ca.