Introduction to Accreditation

Presentation from Accreditation Canada Surveyor – RTIA Workshop, August 14, 2025

This presentation, delivered by an Accreditation Canada surveyor during RTIA’s Licensing and Accreditation in Alberta’s Recovery Communities and Residential Addiction Treatment Services workshop, provides a practical introduction to the accreditation journey.

It outlines the Primer Program and the Qmentum framework, explains how national standards and Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) are applied, and explores the move toward continuous readiness. Participants gain an inside look at what happens during an on-site survey and learn how accreditation supports ongoing quality improvement, safety, and excellence in care.