Resources

Cleaning your hands, either with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub, is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick and spreading infections to others.

When we have safety conversations, it changes the way we think about safety. With health systems under strain, it’s more important now than ever.

This report examines cultural competency from both the perspective of the individual and of the organization.

During pregnancy, labour and delivery many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people experience significant barriers to accessing care thus leading to unacceptable health disparities including increased risk for poor maternal and newborn health outcomes in Canada.

A written plan, sometimes called an Improvement Charter, is a documented plan to guide the work of your team.

A guide for nursing and LTC homes to assess if the NHWW model for community-based aging in place care is the right fit for them.

One out of every six older adults receives home care services in Canada. As the aging population continues to grow, there is a greater need to ensure the delivery of home care in Canada is safe.

This framework outlines the ways Healthcare Excellence Canada embeds patient, caregiver and community perspectives into our programming, activities and initiatives.

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.