CAN/HSO 11013:2022

Purpose This standard provides guidance to health organizations on the safe handling and use of cannabis for medical purposes, either medically authorized or client-administered, recognizing Canada’s 2016 Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations and Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. This standard specifies the accountabilities of organizational leaders and teams in ensuring safe practices of cannabis use in the delivery high-quality care for clients who use cannabis for medical purposes. Applicability This standard applies to organizational leaders and teams working in health and social service organizations that provide care in inpatient care settings. The defined client population for this standard is people of any age who use cannabis for medical purposes.