HPCO is committed to the rigour and reliability of the Accreditation process, which ensures the delivery of consistent, high quality hospice palliative care services among accredited hospices throughout the province. Organizations that have been accredited by HPCO are required to comply with HPCO Standards in order to maintain their accreditation. If a stakeholder feels that an accredited organization is not operating in compliance with the Standards, a complaint can be filed with HPCO. Complaints may be filed by any stakeholder, as per the criteria listed below. Complaints may only be filed against organizations that have up-to-date accredited status (Full Accreditation). Complaints will be reviewed only if filed within twelve months of the occurrence(s). Complaints may be filed when the stakeholder believes that an accredited organization:
Has failed to comply with HPCO Standards
Has failed to comply with its own policies and procedures
Provided falsified information or documents in the Accreditation Review process that led to the organization’s accredited status.
Procedure
To make a complaint against an accredited organization, the stakeholder must:
Exhaust any internal complaints process that is available with the accredited organization
Complete a detailed Complaints Form specifying the grounds for complaint in accordance with the criteria listed above, and submit the form to HPCO along with any supporting documentation.
When a complaint is received, HPCO’s Manager of Hospice Services will:
Acknowledge to the complainant that the complaint has been received and will be acted on (within 2 business days).
Forward the complaint to the Standards Council to review the complaint.
To file a complaint, please proceed to the next page.