Fundamental elements for this quadrant include:
Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is the ongoing process of analyzing performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and making incremental changes. By analyzing and fine-tuning CCSA’s processes, programs and services, we become increasingly efficient in delivering on our mandate and make a greater impact within the communities we serve. (Note: Continuous improvement overlaps into Culture of Adaptability)
Evidence-Based
Evidence-based practice is a process used to generate, review, analyze, and translate the latest evidence, both scientific and experiential. The goal is to quickly incorporate the best available evidence into practice and, where no evidence exists, to generate that evidence through quality research. Integrating evidence-based practice into our work improves the quality of our projects and programs and helps ensure people in Canada have access to the latest health information and services.
Sustainability
CCSA is one of Canada’s leading sources for accessible, evidence-based information about substance use health. We strengthen the national response to substance use harm by fostering collaboration and capacity among key audiences including people with lived and living experience of substance use to create an accessible, inclusive continuum of quality services and supports and evidence-informed responses that reduce substance use harms. Since our inception, we have been able to demonstrate continuous fiscal accountability and growth, efficient use of resources, and robust performance in relation to our key objectives.
Learn more about the other three Quadrants of Culture
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Guidance, Tools and Resources
CCSA produces research-based publications, tools, and resources to support evidence-based decision-making on substance use health issues. Select your area of interest from the categories below to learn more:
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Substances
CCSA produces a variety of substance use- and addiction-related publications for researchers, policy makers and health service providers. We provide guidance to decision makers through harnessing the power of research, collecting and organizing knowledge, and bringing together diverse perspectives.
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Health and Public Safety
CCSA conducts research, develops tools and resources, and produces targeted materials to support evidence-based decisions and public policy. Review our key resources on health and public safety in relation to substance use health and addiction issues.
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People and Communities
CCSA is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and communities, focusing on the impact of substance use across the lifespan, the perspectives of people with lived experience, and the roles of stigma, sex and gender, and educators in substance use health.
