Photo caption: Photos of a team from Oak Valley Health participating in Safer Care in Action using materials from the CPSW 2025 campaign. Photos submitted through LinkedIn.
Safer care doesn’t happen by chance. It is something we create together.
Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW) 2025 has come to a close, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who added their voice to this year’s campaign. From clinicians and patient partners to community organizations and health leaders, thousands joined the conversation to make care safer for all.
This year marked the 20th anniversary of CPSW, a meaningful milestone that invited reflection, learning and renewed commitment. Under the theme All Voices for Safer Care, we celebrated the power of listening, respect, trust and collaboration. We also worked to centre voices that have not always been heard, especially those most affected by health inequities.
Listening, learning and amplifying voices
Throughout the campaign, we heard from people across the country who shared how safety shows up in their workplaces, communities and personal experiences.
" Everyone contributes to promoting safer care from patients, to different roles, departments, community and patients and families.” -CPSW Participant
Organizations hosted in-person and virtual events that explored what “feeling safe” means beyond the absence of harm. Together we saw that safety includes cultural, psychological and emotional well-being and that improvement happens when every voice is valued.
Stories that inspire change
Storytelling was at the heart of this year’s campaign. We launched a new “All Voices for Safer Care” blog series highlighting champions from across Canada who are re-imagining what safer care can look like in their settings. These stories showed that change does not always come from large-scale initiatives. It often starts with one conversation, one reflection, or one small act that brings voices together for safer care.
We heard about organizations building trust through open dialogue, teams using CPSW resources to spark conversation and individuals using their lived experiences to shape better systems.
Across sectors from hospitals to long-term care, community health and administration, participants reminded us that safety is everyone’s responsibility and that improvements begin to happen when all voices are heard.
By the numbers
- Over 1,300 attendees registered for our two webinar sessions
- There were over 1,750 downloads of our materials with the most accessed being the Celebrating Everyday Safety Acts Activity Card.
- Over 170 organizations hosted local or virtual events
Behind every number are people who listened, learned and took action, reflecting their shared commitment to All Voices for Safer Care.
Keeping the momentum going
Contributing to safer care doesn’t stop when Canadian Patient Safety Week ends. The conversations started this October will continue to shape how we design, deliver and experience care.
Our campaign resources remain available for ongoing use:
- Celebrating Everyday Safety Acts Activity Card– for individual and team reflection and dialogue
- Safer Care in Action - Share your stories, reflections and actions year-round using #SaferCareInAction.
- All Voices for Safer Care Blog Series - read, share and follow along for new blogs throughout the year
- Rethinking Patient Safety Guide – explore how everyone contributes to safer care and the vital roles of cultural and psychological safety.
Thank you for adding your voice
Thank you to everyone who took part in Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025. Your stories, reflections and actions show that creating safer care truly takes all of us.
As we look ahead, let’s keep listening, learning and working together so every voice can be heard and every person can feel safe, respected and included in care.
Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter, following our social channels and using campaign resources year-round.
Continue to ask yourself and those you work and partner with — including patients, caregivers and community members: How do you see safer care in action?
We’d love to hear about your experience with CPSW 2025! Your feedback helps shape future campaigns and resources. It will only take a few minutes – and it could make a big impact.
Take a few minutes to complete our short post-campaign survey and tell us what resonated with you. The survey closes on December 5.
