Fairmount Home Accreditation

Mar 11, 2015

After a rigorous review process last month, Fairmount Home was officially awarded Accreditation with Commendation, the second-highest level of accreditation possible. According to Accreditation Canada’s website, this rating is reserved for “organizations that go beyond the requirements of Accreditation Canada and are commended for their commitment to quality improvement.”

Out of 504 criteria, only one was left unmet; meaning the home very narrowly missed an exemplary standing. Fairmount has until June to prove itself on that one unresolved criteria, and staff have already started working toward achieving exemplary standing.

“As a member of the Quality Improvement Team at Fairmount, I’ve long been confident the home could achieve this level of recognition,” says Warden Denis Doyle. “County Council is proud of staff who maintain this world-class facility right here in our backyard.”

“I’ve been going through accreditation for 30 years and this is the best one we’ve ever had,” said recently retired Acting Administrator Mary Lake. “I think our rating is so great this time around because it wasn’t just based on conversations with management. The auditors engaged with our staff and residents, and evaluated based on what they were able to see and feel. Gentle Care is truly entrenched in our daily life here at Fairmount Home, and that is reflected in this outstanding accreditation.”

Accreditation Canada is an independent third party that evaluates health care organizations to help them improve quality, safety, and efficiency. Accreditation also serves as a benchmark for potential residents and family members of residents, who can rest-assured that an accredited home works hard to meet standards and provide the best possible care and service.