About us

The Good Samaritan Society, a Lutheran Social Service Organization, is a not-for-profit, registered charity with over 65 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments.

Corporate Office

8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB

goodsaminfo@gss.org

1-780-431-3600

Accreditation

Accreditation

April 2024 Survey

In April 2024, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada will again begin our accreditation journey. Throughout the next nine months, GSS and GSC will be preparing to meet or exceed the Accreditation Canada’s standards for: Governance, Infection Prevention and Control, Leadership, Long Term Care, Medication Management, Residential Homes for Seniors, and Service Excellence.

What is an Accreditation survey?

The ongoing process of assessing and improving our organization’s health and social services against national standards of excellence is related to governance, infection prevention and control, leadership, long-term care, medication management, residential homes for seniors, and service excellence.

Standards include an assessment of Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), which are essential practices that must be in place to be accredited.

Why is Accreditation Important?

Accreditation demonstrates to our residents, families and community that we strive for service excellence in terms of quality and safety. It promotes and fosters a resident & family-centered care approach and engagement. It enhances resident safety and minimizes risk. It improves communication and collaboration. Lastly, accreditation promotes awareness and education on evidence-based best practices and standards.

For over 60 years, Accreditation Canada has been an independent, nongovernmental Canadian organization that works with healthcare authorities, hospitals, and community-based programs and organizations to improve resident quality, safety, care, and service.

Learn more about Accreditation Canada at www.accreditation.ca.

October 2019 to 2023

In October 2019, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada went beyond the requirements of the Qmentum accreditation program and were commended by Accreditation Canada for promoting a culture that lives its mission, vision, and values. Overall, the organization did very well, achieving 99% (594 / 600 met criteria) of total criteria within the standard sets. Of particular note, the Medication Management, Infection Prevention and Control, and Governance Standard Sets were 100% met.

Bring Joy to those in Care

As a charity, The Good Samaritan Society raises funds to provide loving care and quality service to honour the diverse population we serve. Donations to our charity allow us to enhance the programs and services we offer to more than 6000 people.

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