Chatham-Kent Hospice is pleased to announce it has achieved Hospice Residence Accreditation from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) for the 2025–2028 term.

HPCO Accreditation demonstrates that an organization meets established industry standards and is committed to ongoing learning, quality improvement, and excellence in hospice palliative care.

“Going through the accreditation process gave us the opportunity to evaluate our practices, strengthen what was working well, and identify areas for enhancement,” said Jessica Smith, Executive Director of Chatham-Kent Hospice. “This peer-reviewed recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team to delivering the highest quality of care and raising the bar for hospice and palliative services.”

Keith Graham, Chair of the Chatham-Kent Hospice Board of Directors, added: “This re-accreditation is a testament to the quality of care our team has been providing to those at end of life in Chatham-Kent. The Board of Directors would like to extend our sincere thanks to our clinical and administrative staff, volunteers, and the families who shared their experiences, helping us achieve this tremendous accolade.”

More information about the accreditation process can be found at https://www.hpco.ca/accreditation/.