Existing facilities

The NHMSFAP awards accreditation to facilities for a period of up to five years.

Existing facilities must undergo a reaccreditation assessment at four years and correct any non-conformances to ensure compliance with standards before the award expires. 

Accreditation

The NHMSFAP is committed to improving public safety through the assessment and accreditation of non-hospital medical and surgical facilities to appropriate standards. Facilities that meet these standards are accredited and permitted to operate in BC.  

Reaccreditation

Facilities must undergo a reaccreditation assessment at least once every four years to maintain accreditation. 

CPSBC will deliver a reaccreditation package to the medical director of a facility before their current accreditation period expires. After receiving the reaccreditation package, the medical director must ensure the facility is open for an on-site assessment during normal business hours. The on-site assessment is carried out by assessors appointed by the NHMSFAP Committee.

NHMSFAP standards, guidelines and policiesarrow_right_alt
Learn more about CPSBC’s expectations of accredited private medical/surgical facilities
Credentialing and privilegingarrow_right_alt
Learn more about the appointment process required for all medical staff in facilities
Forms for new and existing facilitiesarrow_right_alt
Apply and notify the NHMSFAP of administrative and operational changes

Report a patient safety incident

Protecting patient safety is the NHMSFAP’s top priority.

The medical director must provide written notice of patient safety incidents to the registrar in accordance with the patient safety incident management standard.

Report the patient safety incident