Area of Focuss category: Review

Primary Care Measurement

In 2010, Health Quality Alberta undertook a measurement initiative to understand the impact that primary care networks (PCNs) were having on Alberta’s healthcare system.

Review of Operations of Ground Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Alberta

This review examined the implications for quality and patient safety with respect to ground emergency
medical services in Alberta.

Quality of Anatomical Pathology Specimen Preparation and Interpretation 2010-11

A 2011 independent review of separate events in the practice of anatomical pathology that occurred in Calgary and Edmonton.

Quality of Care and Safety of Patients Requiring Access to Emergency Department Care and Cancer Surgery and the Role and Process of Physician Advocacy

A review looking into whether the quality of care and safety of patients requiring access to emergency department (ED) care and cancer surgery were compromised due to extended lengths of waits for required services.