April 3, 2024
I am writing on behalf of the Independent Surgical & Diagnostic Clinics of Ontario (ISDCO), the provincial industry association representing the interests of the ISHSC sector.
First off, congratulations on Accreditation Canada (AC) for now officially taking on the role of the new QA oversight organization for the sector. As was communicated to us in the recent videoconference facilitated by the Ministry, we understand that AC will shortly be distributing a new set of QA standards to ICHSCs.
Our association has been giving a lot of thought to the communications rollout to the clinic sector. We believe that there will be a need to convey both information and a certain amount of reassurance. A number of sector participants have expressed concern that institutional standards will be imposed on the community-based clinic sector.
In order to help address these concerns, the ISDCO would like to work with you in holding one or more virtual (or live) events, in which information (and reassurance) can be given. We would suggest holding a webinar very shortly after the release of the new QA standards. Moreover, our annual conference in the fall is always well attended by the clinic sector. As a result, we would invite AC to be a presenter at the upcoming annual conference. These events are traditionally held in a convention centre in the north part of the GTA.
Tiffany, please feel free to reach out to me, or to our executive director, Stephanie Bolton.
Best regards,
Jason Hartman, President, True North Imaging and Director, Independent Surgical & Diagnostics Clinics of Ontario