The ties that bind patient safety
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...
BC PSLS down!
Proving that no system is infallible, this March, BC PSLS experienced an unexpected system outage. BC PSLS was ‘down’ across the province over an entire weekend – from Friday evening to Monday morning – which meant BC healthcare providers in all areas were faced with...
Prevention and compassion improve safety for seniors who wander
It’s not uncommon for older adults with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia to wander away from their home or care facility. The dangers of this are obvious as any number of situations can lead to serious injury or even death, which is why it’s so important to have...
The value of leadership in healthcare
A conversation with Cathy Weir, Director, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at Fraser Health about the importance of effective leadership in the patient safety movement, and for building and sustaining a quality healthcare system. I met with Cathy at the Fraser...
Royal Inland Hospital takes a stand on falls prevention
Patient falls are the highest reported safety event in the province and occur in almost all types of healthcare settings. A comprehensive falls prevention program is widely recognized as the best way to educate healthcare staff, identify patients at risk and implement...
Cariboo Memorial Hospital ED goes lean!
The Emergency Department (ED) is a highly specialized area within any hospital. On any given day, it’s impossible to predict who (or what) will come through the ED doors and staff is expected to treat a broad spectrum of acutely ill patients, some of which may be...