May 30, 2014 | Central Office, Featured Posts, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
Although BC PSLS was first implemented some time ago (beginning in 2008), it’s important to continually reflect on how far we’ve come – in fostering a culture of safety across BC’s healthcare system and broadening the reach and use of healthcare technology. While BC...
May 28, 2014 | Central Office, Featured Posts
We’ve redesigned our blog and website to offer you a shiny new version of both in one convenient location! The new single website will showcase your stories about patient safety and quality improvement from across the province and provide you with access to...
May 12, 2014 | Conversations With Leaders, Featured Posts, Interior Health (IH), Physician Engagement
As healthcare leaders, how do we encourage physicians to be more interested and involved in quality and safety? Is there a way for physicians and hospital leaders to achieve a shared quality and safety agenda? Key questions Interior Health (IH) leadership carefully...
Apr 29, 2014 | Central Office, Featured Posts
In follow-up to this post in January where I shared our top priorities for the year ahead, I realized it’s already almost May and we’re overdue to update you on what’s happening with BC PSLS. Since then, quite a bit has been happening, and I’m pleased to provide some...
Apr 15, 2014 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Lab Safety
Teamwork plays a very important role in making healthcare safer. Organizations such as the Canadian Patient Safety Institute and Institute for Healthcare Improvement, for example, suggest that healthcare teams are more likely to achieve cohesion and shared...
Apr 9, 2014 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH)
Kim Norman and Kim McCool exude a similar passion and focus for patient safety. Sitting side-by-side you could mistake them for sisters, but they actually met while working at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (ARHCC) a few years ago. But, their...
