CSA Z16686:20 (R2024)

CSA Preface This is the first edition of CSA Z16686, Osteopathic healthcare provision , which is an adoption, with Canadian deviations, of the identically titled CEN (European Committee for Standardization) Standard EN 16686 (first edition, 2015-07). For brevity, this Standard will be referred to as “CSA Z16686” throughout. This Standard was reviewed for Canadian adoption by the CSA Technical Committee on Osteopathic Health Care Provision, under the jurisdiction of the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Health and Well-being, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements and recommendations regarding the healthcare provision, facilities and equipment, education, and ethical framework for the good practice of osteopathy.