Innovating for Purpose: Accreditation’s Role in Sustainable Health Care

[Jaime Lougheed]

Accreditation Day Canada 2026

World Accreditation Day 2026 highlights the urgent need for sustainable, resilient health care systems in the face of climate change. The Climate Action Program empowers organizations with practical tools and strategies to reduce emissions, improve patient care, and build health system resilience worldwide.

PAN's newest board member, Chris Johnston, presented and highlighted the profound impacts of climate change on health during today’s webinar. Chris underscored the importance of climate resilience, noting its direct effects on personal and systemic health, drawing on experiences with COPD, forest fires, and climate change.

Additionally, the connection to the health supply chain is crucial, as lessons and strategies from this discussion can enhance our projects and community initiatives with SCANHealth. Improved communication and patient-centred approaches remain central to navigating these challenges.