FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Accreditation?

It is a process of evaluating health care organizations against defined standards. Accreditation can identify what is done well and what needs to be improved. Accreditation is a four-year cycle, concluding with an on-site visit. The next on-site visit will be in fall 2021.

Why do you want patients to join the committee?

Patients have a valuable voice we can learn from a lived experience perspective.  

What is the time commitment?

The term on this committee is 3-years.

Meeting frequency will vary. During 2019-2020, they will be less frequent but as the site visit gets closer, (2020-2021) expect monthly 2-hour meetings in Halifax, or through distance technology, during regular business hours. You may be asked to review documents and provide feedback in between meetings.

What skills do I need to participate?

The patient voice and story will help us understand which of the cancer care standards we are meeting and what needs to be improved. 

If you have:

• A personal experience with the cancer system
• An ability to thinking beyond your individual experience
• The willingness to collaborate in a group setting

• Willingness  to comply with Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Volunteer Orientation guidelines:
  • sign a confidentiality pledge
  • submit an up to date criminal record check (NSHA will reimburse cost)
  • attend an orientation session

Our commitment to you

• We are committed to involving and supporting patients, families and friend caregivers in system improvement opportunities. 
• Regular and ongoing support from the committee chair and Engagement Lead
• We are seeking a diverse representation from across Nova Scotia.

It is important to note that participating (or choosing not to participate) will not affect your current or future health care in any way.

Submission deadline: May 31, 2019

Please note: These are volunteer positions. If this opportunity is of interest, contact Leslie Hill Engagement, Diversity and Vulnerable Populations Lead, leslie.hill@nshealth.ca  for additional information and application requirements before May 31, 2019