Spotlight Series
Our most pressing challenges in healthcare require focused, constructive discussions. Sharing openly and listening to diverse perspectives and experiences. At Healthcare Excellence Canada, we’ve developed the Spotlight Series to do just that.
It’s about connecting people to have conversations with a purpose. Responding quickly to current issues by featuring strategies for improvement that are transferable. We’ll explore solutions to make improvements last, as we work together to shape the future of quality and safety in healthcare across the country.
Upcoming webinar
What We've Learned (So Far): Preparing and Responding to Natural Disasters
October 11, 2023 – 12:00 p.m. ET
We've seen more wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters in recent years. These events significantly affect individuals and communities - physically, mentally and spiritually. Needing to evacuate homes and communities can be traumatizing. Likewise, the evacuation of health facilities is challenging and complex for staff, patients, and families. This is especially true for people who live in rural and remote areas at higher risk of wildfires.
Natural disasters affect the ability of health systems to deliver safe and high-quality health and social care. What strategies can we use to prepare for, and respond to, these emergencies to reduce the burden on people, communities and health systems?
Join us as we explore the lessons learned from responding to natural disasters through the lens of policy-makers, health leaders, and emergency responders.
Host:
Colleen Ferris, Director, Innovations & Strategic Development, Healthcare Excellence Canada
Panelists:
- Andrew Moull, Manager, Emergency and Disaster Management, Hamilton Health Sciences
- Trevor Jain, MD, Clinical Health Service Member, Canadian Armed Forces
- Michelle Villeneuve, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Sydney; Deputy Director, Centre for Disability Research and Policy
- Graham Dodd, MD, Associate Medical Director, Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC); Physician Lead, Emergency Preparedness, Thompson Region Division of Family Practice
Past Webinars
June 1, 2023
What can be done about hospital harm and patient safety in Canada?
February 9, 2023
Better home care for older adults and caregivers
September 15, 2022
Safe-to-say: Learning from patient safety incidents to create safer care for everyone involved
July 26, 2022
Better care, closer to home: Building on advances during COVID-19 in community paramedicine
June 1, 2022
Exploring perspectives at the crossroads of climate change and health
January 27, 2022
All for one and one for all: how patient safety starts with healthcare workers
November 30, 2021
Enhanced Recovery Canada surgical pathways: A win for patients, providers and pandemic recovery
July 20, 2021
Palliative Home & Community Care During COVID-19: Lessons Learned
July 6, 2021
Pandemic Recovery and Resilience - Planning for a healthier health workforce
Our latest conversation is now available as a podcast! Listen now
Read the transcript of this podcast
February 4, 2021
Indigenous Racism in Healthcare: Getting on the Pathway to Reconciliation
Indigenous Health and other relevant resources
December 16, 2020
Housing is healthcare: Sheltering People Experiencing Homelessness During A Pandemic and Beyond
December 2, 2020
Getting it Right: Improving patient-partnered decision-making guidance during COVID-19
November 10, 2020
Policy Guidance for Reintegrating Essential Care Partners During COVID-19 and Beyond
Watch the Webinar via YouTube
Download the Policy Guidance for the Reintegration of Caregivers as Essential Care Partners
September 11, 2020
Responding to COVID-19: Creating a Virtual Triage to Provide 24/7 Access to a Healthcare Provider
Watch the Webinar via YouTube
CFP Article
CBC Interview
July 14, 2020
#MoreThanAVisitor – Reintegration of Family Caregivers as Essential Partners in Care
June 29, 2020
What We've Learned (So Far): Outbreak in La Loche, Saskatchewan
June 3, 2020
The New Reality of Culturally Safe Practices in Healthcare During COVID-19
May 28, 2020
What We've Learned (So Far): High River Meat Plant Outbreak Response
May 11, 2020
Advance Care Planning and Serious Illness Conversations; Lessons for Improvement
April 20, 2020
Family and Caregiver Presence and Partnership during the COVID-19 Pandemic
