Resources
Find different types of resources – from toolkits to policy guidance – for improving healthcare safety and quality.
Featured resources
Six Strategies for Strengthening the Workforce
Publication date: Nov 27, 2024
This guide outlines six key areas to improve the support and retention of Canada's health workforce.
Resources on the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics for People Living with Dementia
Publication date: Nov 20, 2024
Everyone involved in dementia care can learn about more effective ways to address responsive behaviours from these tailored resources.
Rethinking Patient Safety
Publication date: Oct 12, 2023
This discussion guide explores a new approach to patient safety where everyone contributes to safer care, and the vital roles of cultural and psychological safety are emphasized.
Rising Rates: Antipsychotic Use in Canada's LTC Homes
Topics: Dementia Care
Publication Date: Dec 5, 2024
Six Strategies for Strengthening the Workforce
Topics: Resources
Publication Date: Nov 27, 2024
Resources on the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics for People Living with Dementia
Topics: Dementia Care
Publication Date: Nov 20, 2024
Promising Practices for Reimagining Long-Term Care
Topics: Cultural Safety
Publication Date: Aug 9, 2024
Policy Considerations for the Retention of Internationally Educated Healthcare Workers
Topics: Education
Publication Date: Jul 31, 2024
Guiding Principles of Engagement
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Publication Date: Jul 1, 2024
Patient Partner Recognition Guide
Topics: Resources
Publication Date: Jul 1, 2024
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Learning Exchange
Topics: Program
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2024
Support for Caregivers
Topics: Dementia Care
Publication Date: Jun 7, 2024
Broadening our understanding of healthcare harm: Activity card
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2024
TREC Breathing Toolkit
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: Apr 12, 2024
Promising Practices for Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care
Topics: Palliative Care
Publication Date: Feb 5, 2024
Webinar Series: Enabling Aging in Place
Topics: Dementia Care
Publication Date: Jan 24, 2024
Long-Term Care Policy Lab
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Dec 8, 2023
Patient Engagement Framework
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2023
Rethinking Patient Safety (CPSW 2023)
Topics: Canadian Patient Safety Week
Publication Date: Oct 24, 2023
Promising Practices for Enabling Aging in Place
Topics: Older Adults
Publication Date: Oct 17, 2023
Rethinking Patient Safety
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2023
Promising Practices for Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jun 20, 2023
Policy Guidance on Emergency Department Closures in Northern, Rural and Remote Regions
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2023
Do you have concerns about the quality or safety of your care?
Topics: Incident Analysis
Publication Date: May 4, 2023
Staffing in Long-Term Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights, Lessons and Paths Forward
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 31, 2023
Promising Practices for Retaining the Healthcare Workforce in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities
Topics: Identify Innovations
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2023
Cesarean Delivery Resources
Topics: Pandemic recovery and resilience
Publication Date: Mar 9, 2023
Addressing Frailty in the Community: Connecting to Community-Based Services
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2023
LTC Quality Improvement Poster Presentations
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jan 31, 2023
Reimagining LTC Webinar Series
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: Jan 17, 2023
Severe Illness Getting Noticed Sooner (SIGNS)
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jan 1, 2023
Healthcare Quarterly
Topics: Meet the Implementation Science Teams
Publication Date: Dec 30, 2022
Identifying Innovative and Promising Models of Care to Support Residents in Long-Term Care Homes
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2022
Hospital Harm Improvement Resource
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2022
Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance
Topics: Infection Prevention & Control
Publication Date: Nov 16, 2022
Press Play on Safety Conversations
Topics: Resources
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2022
Resources for healthcare providers and leaders
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2022
Resources for patients, residents, clients and caregivers
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2022
Giving the Gift of Time: Embedding Palliative Approaches to Care
Topics: Palliative Care
Publication Date: Oct 25, 2022
Webinar Series: Next Steps in COVID-19 Response in Long-Term Care
Topics: Long-Term Care
Publication Date: Oct 17, 2022
Implementation Science Teams Partnership Model
Topics: Long-Term Care
Publication Date: Sep 26, 2022
Rapid Evidence Profile: Providing Palliative Care for People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
Topics: Palliative Care
Publication Date: Sep 1, 2022
EXTRA Fellowship Open House (English Session)
Topics: EXTRA%3A Executive Training Program
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2022
EXTRA Fellowship Open House (French Session)
Topics: EXTRA%3A Executive Training Program
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2022
Moving beyond technology: Exploring the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit
Topics: Cultural Safety
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2022
Webinar: How Safe Is Your Care?
Topics: Patient Safety
Publication Date: Jul 13, 2022
Hospitalised-Patient One-Year Mortality Risk Score Change Package
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jul 1, 2022
Spotlight Series
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2022
Paramedics and Palliative Care Change Package
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: May 20, 2022
Paramedics and Palliative Care Resources
Topics: Home Care
Publication Date: May 20, 2022
Virtual Care Policy Lab Report
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: May 12, 2022
Engagement-capable environments
Topics: Patient Engagement
Publication Date: Apr 8, 2022
Rapid review: Delivering primary care services in non-traditional healthcare settings to people experiencing homelessness
Topics: Cultural Safety
Publication Date: Apr 1, 2022
Long Term Success Tool
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2022
Virtual Learning Series
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Feb 23, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness Resources for Long-term Care and Retirement Homes
Topics: Responding to COVID-19
Publication Date: Feb 1, 2022
Improving Labelling of Homeopathic Products
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jan 7, 2022
Readiness to Receive Assessment
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: Dec 2, 2021
Readiness to Spread Assessment
Topics: Cultural Safety
Publication Date: Dec 2, 2021
Virtual Learning Together Series
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2021
Hip Replacement Surgery Resources
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2021
Knee Replacement Surgery Resources
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2021
Improvement Charter
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: Oct 6, 2021
Webinar: Safe and Respectful First Nations, Inuit and Métis Maternal and Newborn Care
Topics: Northern & Indigenous Health
Publication Date: Sep 17, 2021
Maternal and Newborn Safety Tools and Resources
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Sep 17, 2021
Shaping the Future of Care Closer to Home
Topics: Older Adults
Publication Date: Sep 15, 2021
Policy Guidance for the Reintegration of Caregivers as Essential Care Partners
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Publication Date: Sep 6, 2021
Evidence Brief: Caregivers as Essential Care Partners
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Publication Date: Aug 1, 2021
The Quebec Alzheimer Plan: Sharing the experience of its implementation to strengthen primary care
Topics: Primary Care
Publication Date: Jul 23, 2021
LTC+ Resources and Promising Practices for Those Living and Working in Long-Term Care
Topics: Reimagining LTC
Publication Date: Jul 20, 2021
Safely Re-entering Long-Term Care Homes During COVID-19
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Jul 20, 2021
LTC+ – Mental Health and Resiliency Resources for Healthcare Providers, Staff and Leaders
Topics: Reimagining LTC
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2021
Orthopaedic Surgery Resource
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Jul 1, 2021
Gynecologic Surgery Resource
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Jul 1, 2021
Webinar Discussion Series: Community Dementia Care and Support
Topics: Dementia Care
Publication Date: Jun 22, 2021
Gynecologic Surgery Resources
Topics: Drive Adoption
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2021
Hand Hygiene Fact Sheets
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
The Need for Better Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
Topics: Hand Hygiene
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
If Healthcare Provider Hands Could Talk
Topics: Hand Hygiene
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
Proper Hand Hygiene Technique in Healthcare
Topics: Hand Hygiene
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
Hand, Skin and Nail Care for Healthcare Providers
Topics: Hand Hygiene
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
Patient and Family Frequently Asked Questions
Topics: Hand Hygiene
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
Obstetric Trauma: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 12, 2021
Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder
Topics: Medication Safety
Publication Date: Mar 24, 2021
Learn How to Use and Store Methadone Safely
Topics: Medication Safety
Publication Date: Mar 24, 2021
Wound Disruption: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 16, 2021
Post Procedural Infections: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Pressure Ulcer: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
UTI: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Venous Thromboembolism: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Procedure-Associated Shock: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Selected Serious Events: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Birth Trauma: Introduction
Topics: Hospital harm is everyone’s concern
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Device Failure: Introduction
Topics: Hospital harm is everyone’s concern
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2021
Medication Safety Self-Assessment: Focus on Never Events
Topics: Medication Safety
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2021
Foundations of Quality Improvement
Topics: Older Adults
Publication Date: Jan 4, 2021
Suicide Risk Assessment Toolkit
Topics: Mental Health
Publication Date: Jan 4, 2021
Long-term Care COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Dec 18, 2020
Patient Safety Incident Analysis
Topics: Incident Analysis
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2020
A Guide to Patient Safety Improvement
Topics: Toolkits
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2020
PATIENT Podcast series
Topics: Patient Engagement
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2020
Creating a Safe Space: Psychological Safety of Healthcare Workers (Peer to Peer Support)
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: Oct 1, 2020
Canadian Quality and Patient Safety Framework for Health Services
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Oct 1, 2020
Exploring Patient Navigation for People with Dementia, their Caregivers, and the Care Team
Topics: Dementia Care
Publication Date: Sep 17, 2020
Laceration: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jul 21, 2020
Reimagining Care for Older Adults
Topics: Older Adults
Publication Date: Jul 1, 2020
Assessment Tool for Healthcare Delivery Organizations and Systems
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: May 19, 2020
CFHI Quality Improvement Primer: Partnering with Patients, Families and Caregivers in Co-designing Care
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: May 19, 2020
How to Successfully Engage Patients and Families: 10 Insights from Providers and Leaders
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: May 19, 2020
How to Successfully Engage Patients and Families: 10 Lessons Learned from Patient and Family Advisors
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: May 19, 2020
Patient Safety and Incident Management Toolkit
Topics: Incident Analysis
Publication Date: May 1, 2020
Virtual Care Resources for Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Leaders
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: May 1, 2020
Virtual Care Resources for Members of the Public
Topics: Patient & Family Resources
Publication Date: May 1, 2020
Infusion, Transfusion and Injection Complications: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 14, 2020
Aspiration Pneumonia: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Obstetric Hemorrhage: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Patient Trauma: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Pneumonia: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Pneumothorax: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Anemia – Hemorrhage (Health Care / Medication Associated Condition): Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Anemia – Hemorrhage (Procedure-Associated Conditions): Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Infections due to Clostridium difficile, MRSA or VRE: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Retained Foreign Body: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Viral Gastroenteritis: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2020
Electrolyte and Fluid Imbalance: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 8, 2020
Hypoglycemia: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2020
Delirium: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2020
Mederror.ca
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 1, 2020
Sepsis: Introduction
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Mar 16, 2020
Safety Competencies Framework
Topics: Patient Safety
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2020
Recognizing Deteriorating Patient Condition
Topics: Patient Safety
Publication Date: Feb 1, 2020
Engaging Patients in Patient Safety – a Canadian Guide
Topics: Partnering with Patients
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2019
Educational Support for Mandatory Reporting of Serious ADRs and MDIs by Hospitals
Topics: Education
Publication Date: Jul 31, 2019
Webinar Series - Creating a Safe Space
Topics: Webinar
Publication Date: May 21, 2019
Colorectal Surgery Resources
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Publication Date: Apr 24, 2019
Presentation: Setting the Stage - Review of the Literature and Terminology
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2019
Presentation: The Equity in Engagement Framework
Topics: Patient Engagement
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2019
Presentation: Parent Collaboration and Adolescent Consultation - Developing a Clinical Practice Guideline for Empowerment for Youth 6 to 21 Years of Age with Intellectual Disabilities
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2019
Presentation: Valuing All Voices - Developing a Trauma-Informed, Intersectional Framework for Patient and Public Engagement in Health Research
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2019
Presentation: Involving People Who Use Drugs in Co-Designing Health Services
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2019
Presentation: Youth Mental Health Coalition
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2019
Report of the Diversity in Patient Engagement Learning Exchange event
Topics: Cultural Safety
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2019
Acting on Real-Time Patient Reports to Improve Safety
Topics: Webinar
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2018
Embedding Palliative Approaches to Care (EPAC) Learning Modules
Topics: Palliative Care
Publication Date: May 1, 2018
Patient Safety Culture Bundle
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: Jan 8, 2018
Creating a Safe Space – Healthcare Worker Support Toolkit
Topics: Improving Culture
Publication Date: Jan 1, 2018
Near-fatal medication error leads nurse to make patient safety a priority
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Oct 30, 2017
Patient and Family Resource: Disclosure Principles
Topics: Patient Safety
Publication Date: May 24, 2017
Getting the Public Ready to Engage in Making Care Safer: Lessons from the Anti-Smoking Movement
Topics: Webinar
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2017
Healthcare Provider Stories
Topics: Cultural Safety
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016
Patient & Family Stories
Topics: Patients for Patient Safety Canada
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016
Patient’s unexpected death changes the way one obstetrician thinks all doctors should be educated
Topics: Stories
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2016
Surgical error inspires doctor to champion the safety of all patients
Topics: Stories
Publication Date: Oct 26, 2016
Five Questions to Ask About Your Medications
Topics: Medication Safety
Publication Date: Mar 9, 2016
Tragedy leads Dr. Doug Cochrane on mission to improve patient safety
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Oct 29, 2015
Patient and Provider come together in wake of patient safety incident
Topics: Patient Safety
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2015
Dr. Julia Trahey calls for peer support networks to assist providers following patient safety incidents
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: Oct 27, 2015
David U fights for a blame-free culture in healthcare
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Oct 26, 2015
Dr. Francois deWet turns “physician’s worst nightmare” into opportunity for improvement
Topics: Health Human Resources
Publication Date: Oct 20, 2015
Never Events for Hospital Care in Canada
Topics: Patient Safety
Publication Date: Sep 1, 2015
How to Care for Yourself When Representing the Patient Voice
Topics: Webinar
Publication Date: May 7, 2015
The Am I Safe? Report
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2014
Resources for family caregivers and clients
Topics: Home Care
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2014
Resources for home care providers
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2014
Safety at Home: A Pan-Canadian Home Care Study
Topics: Resource
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2013
Canadian Disclosure Guidelines
Topics: Education
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2011
Comparative Study of Three Transformative Healthcare Systems
Topics: Reports & Publications
Publication Date: Sep 1, 2011
Colorectal Surgery Resource
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Cesarean Delivery Resource
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness Resources for Long-term Care and Retirement Homes
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Provincial and Territorial Health Authority Websites
Topics: Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
Patient Partner Network
Topics: Essential Care Partners
Webinar Series: Promising Practices That Support Retention of the Health Care Workforce in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities (part two)
Topics: Health Human Resources
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