Introduction

The accreditation documents contained in this section form the basis for a successful accreditation survey. It is strongly recommended that any public health agency considering participation in the accreditation process take the time to thoroughly review the documents contained herein.

These documents contain specific information related to the 2006 OCCHA principles and standards, the accreditation process, the application form and the agency questionnaire (a self-reporting tool) and the surveyor worksheets (completed by the survey team).

Please note: The Accreditation Documents are protected under copyright law and cannot be used without the expressed consent of the OCCHA Board of Directors.

You can download the documents listed below to get an overview or complete a step in the process of accreditation.

1. 2006 Introduction to Accreditation

This document provides and overview of OCCHA and the accreditation process.

2. 2008 Application Form

This four-page document, signed by both the Chair of the Board of Health and the Medical Officer of Health, indicates the agency’s intent to apply for an accreditation survey. This document includes a brief description of the agency and must be accompanied by the completed Agency Questionnaire.

3. Accreditation Principles & Standards.pdf (97 Kb)

This document forms the basis of the accreditation process against which the agency is measured for their degree of compliance.

4. Agency Questionnaire.pdf (357 Kb)

Agency Questionnaire.doc (374 Kb)

This self-reporting document is completed by the agency prior to the accreditation survey. The questionnaire is based on the Principles and Standards and poses pertinent questions on the functioning of the Agency. The questionnaire is an important source of information and serves as the basis for the on-site accreditation survey.

5. Surveyor Worksheets Section I Standards 1-8.pdf

   Surveyor Worksheets Section I Standards 9-15.pdf (246 Kb)

   Surveyor Worksheets Section II Standards 16-19.pdf (174 Kb)

   Surveyor Worksheets Section II Standards 20-24.pdf (287 Kb)

   Table A - Surveyor Work Sheet.pdf (18 Kb)

   Table B - Surveyor Work Sheet.pdf (40 Kb)

   This is the definitive report of the accreditation survey and contains all documentation of the on-site survey on which surveyor judgement is based. It will record the surveyor’s findings, comments, requirements, recommendations, suggestions, commendations and performance ratings.

6. Surveyor Manual.pdf (54 Kb)

   This document provides guidelines for the accreditation survey team and a complete outline of the accreditation process and survey protocol.