SMALL CHANGES.
BIG IMPACT.
SAFER CARE.
CPSW 2023 saw record participation as we explored a new approach to safer care together. Feel free to continue to use the resources we created to further your own exploration. Stay tuned for CPSW 2024 dates and theme to come.
Access CPSW 2023 resources
Championing a new approach to patient safety
What does patient safety mean to you? How is the presence of safety different from the absence or harm? If we avoid harm, are we safe or just lucky?
These are some of the questions we explored during CPSW 2023. We championed a new approach to patient safety that fosters a curious mindset.
Change is possible. We encourage you to continue exploring how even small changes can have a big impact when it comes to safer care. Small things like asking questions, engaging in safety discussions, and taking action proactively.We can make care safer. In every way.
For everyone
Let’s continue to focus on safer care for all
Canadian Patient Safety Week 2023 may be over, but don’t let that stop you from learning about the new approach to patient safety. It’s grounded in exploring, learning and acting to create safer care and reduce all forms of harm — including those caused by culturally unsafe care.
Download the Rethinking Patient Safety guide
It’s not too late to register
Register for Canadian Patient Safety Week 2023 to stay informed, order materials and get access to events and resources. You will be able to do the following:
Access resources in your in-box.
Get reminders about easy-to-use resources that help you engage colleagues during CPSW and beyond.
Join our exclusive fireside chat.
Sign up for our registrants-only online event to connect with leaders in patient safety.
Order free print materials
Order posters, stickers and pens that help raise the profile of patient safety where you work (while supplies last).
Register hereHow you can keep exploring safer care
Your continued efforts can help make progress towards safer care. Here are some ways you can continue exploring and discussing patient safety using CPSW 2023 resources:
Learn something new
Read our discussion guide, watch our webinar recording or sign up for our action series.
Engage your teams
Conduct activities to facilitate observing and questioning how healthcare teams think about patient safety.
Spread the word
Use materials like our video and patient safety presentation to engage and inspire your teams.
Inspire others
Order Small Changes, Big Impact, Safer Care posters and stickers to use throughout the year.
Recorded webinar
A discussion with a panel of patient safety experts
We recorded our interactive online discussion sharing insights on what safety means to our panelists, recognizing broader forms of harm, how to establish safe conditions that go beyond preventing harm, and the roles that everyone plays in delivering or receiving care. It promotes a curious mindset, identifies effective practices and addresses approaches to safer care.
Watch the recordingOnline learning
Sign up for our upcoming Patient Safety Action Series
Open to teams across the care continuum, this transformative 4-month virtual learning initiative is designed to broaden your understanding of safety, empower you to adopt a proactive safety approach, and enhance your organization's patient safety culture.
Read more and register
Blog article
Why are we championing change?
Let’s explore the reasons. Healthcare Excellence Canada President and CEO Jennifer Zelmer, PhD, provides some background on the state of patient safety in Canada, where we can go from here, and how we can get there together.
Read our blog article
Blog article
Why are we championing change?
Let’s explore the reasons. Healthcare Excellence Canada President and CEO Jennifer Zelmer, PhD, provides some background on the state of patient safety in Canada, where we can go from here, and how we can get there together.
Read our blog articleResources
Access inspirational and educational materials
We created a full suite of activities, tools and materials for you to download, use and share throughout the year.
Activity cards
Engaging activities to explore how safe your care is by observing, questioning, discussing and challenging.
Learn more and download
PowerPoint presentation
Share the new approach to safer care with a presentation deck you can make your own.
Learn more and download
Video
Add a spark to events and presentations with a quick video introduction to the new approach to safer care.
View on YouTube
Poster and sticker
Help spread the word about the new approach to safer care we are championing.
Download posterEmail to request printed poster or stickers
Our guide on Rethinking Patient Safety
Get informed and kick-start conversations with this statement and discussion guide.
Download the guide
Thanks for your ongoing commitment to safer care
We hope Canadian Patient Safety Week 2023’s resources above help you foster a curious mindset in the year ahead. We look forward to seeing and partnering with you again for CPSW 2024!
