Safety Management System for Health Care Facilities

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-H1000
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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This Standard specifies requirements for a safety management system for health care facilities. This Standard is applicable to various types of health care facilities and informed by best practices from other safety critical industries. It is intended to help prevent or minimize potential adverse events involving patients, staff, and visitors. It is not intended to address clinical practice.

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