Effective Governance for Quality and Patient Safety
A free, eight module, self-directed program to equip healthcare boards and leaders for excellence, focused on safe and high-quality healthcare.
Estimated time to complete: 8 hours
Cost: Free
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About Effective Governance for Quality and Patient Safety
As stewards of healthcare quality and patient safety journey, governing boards are entrusted with overseeing overall performance. Effective Governance for Quality and Patient Safety is a free, self-directed e-learning course designed to empower healthcare boards and their teams with the knowledge and tools for excellence in healthcare leadership, patient safety and quality improvement.
What's in the course
Introduction
Learn the historical context and current realities of quality and patient safety in Canada – and internationally – and why this background is important to know as a board member.
The Role of the Board
Understand the boards’ accountability and explore their pivotal role in overseeing the quality and safety of care being provided in their organization.
Governance and Leadership Effectiveness
Learn the essential principles of how the board executes its responsibilities in governing healthcare quality and safety.
Quality and Patient Safety Culture
Explore organizational culture as it relates to quality and patient safety and understand the boards' role in creating and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Cultural Safety
Understand how colonization has impacted the First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities your organization serves and learn about the importance of supporting and establishing culturally safe practices that build trust, relationships and overall improved patient safety and well-being.
Patient Engagement in Governance for Quality and Safety of Care
Discover the power of involving patients and their care partners in decision-making for improved healthcare outcomes.
Quality Planning, Improvement and Oversight
Dive into the strategies and frameworks for comprehensive quality and safety planning.
Relationships
Explore the dynamics and importance of internal and external relationships.
Who should enroll
Board members of healthcare organizations across Canada and their leadership teams including:
- CEOs
- Executives
- Other senior leadership
- Quality and patient safety leads
- Healthcare administrators
Why choose the course
Join us on the journey towards effective governance for quality healthcare. Empower yourself and your team to deliver high-quality healthcare with the utmost dedication to patient safety. Together, we can build a safer and more innovative healthcare future for everyone in Canada.
Rethinking Patient Safety Discussion Guide
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.
Rethinking Patient Safety Discussion Guide
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.
