Health Standards Organization (HSO) Email Format
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada201-500 Employees
Health Standards Organization (HSO) is a global, not-for-profit organization operating in the government administration sector. It develops standards, assessment programs, and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in more than 15,000 locations across five continents. The standards are people-centred, evidence-based, relevant, and responsive to current and future needs, and they form the foundation of HSO's Assessment Programs to guide safe, reliable care. The organization is based in Gloucester, Ontario, Canada. Its work serves health systems and care providers seeking to improve patient safety and care quality through structured standards and evaluation programs. In 2026, HSO announced it is developing a National Standard of Canada for Cultural Safety and Humility in partnership with FNHA.