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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 22h

November is Fall Prevention Month!

We all have a role to play in preventing falls and supporting safer homes and care environments for everyone.

Learn more and access resources from the Fall Prevention Month website: hqbc.ca/49vwiNK

#fallpreventionmonthca

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 1d

It's National Pain Awareness Week.

An estimated 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain, which may result from an underlying health condition or exist as a condition on its own.

Learn more about chronic pain and the experiences of those who live with it: hqbc.ca/4oQFnFk.

#NPAW2025

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 6d

The final session in our Canadian Patient Safety Week webinar series takes place tomorrow.

Learning from Others: Patient Safety Improvements in BC highlights three projects improving safety for patients, families and care teams.

hqbc.ca/4nLznxq

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 6d

Do you excel at managing schedules, conducting research and supporting budget reconciliations?

If so, apply by November 7, 2025, to join our team as a Program Assistant.

Learn more and apply today: hqbc.ca/3JyefMa

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 7d

Tomorrow, join us for the second session in our Canadian Patient Safety Week webinar series.

Improving Patient Safety: A Global Perspective features Ross Baker, Peter Lachman, Ulfat Shaikh and Kris Vanhaecht, sharing evidence and insights on safer care.

hqbc.ca/4ha0D6d

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 8d

It’s Canadian Patient Safety Week. Join us for Advancing Patient Safety in BC, where we will introduce BC’s Patient Safety Strategy: Your Care, Our Commitment, the first provincial strategy of its kind in Canada.

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 8d

The first comprehensive provincial patient safety strategy in Canada, BC’s Patient Safety Strategy: Your Care, Our Commitment, provides a shared direction for improving safety through learning, trust and collaboration.

Learn more: hqbc.ca/48QitsW

#CPSW2025 #PatientSafety

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 11d

Hear how three projects from across BC achieved measurable improvements in patient safety through innovation, collaboration and practical lessons that strengthen care for patients, families and care teams.

hqbc.ca/4nLznxq

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 13d

Reusable surgical gowns at Peace Arch Hospital are helping reduce waste and support safe, sustainable care.

Through our Low-Carbon, High-Quality Care Collaborative, teams like Peace Arch are showing how small changes can make a big difference.

Read their story: hqbc.ca/43tjNOT

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Society of Rural Physicians of Canada @srpcanada.bsky.social · 15d

Rural health professionals are more than providers, they’re neighbors, mentors, lifelines. Watch their stories & share yours! #RuralHealthWeek @rccbc.bsky.social

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 18d

Join Ross Baker, Ulfat Shaikh, Kris Vanhaecht and Peter Lachman for a global conversation on the latest evidence, pressing issues and opportunities shaping patient safety around the world.

hqbc.ca/4ha0D6d

#CPSW2025

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 19d

Apply to take part in a Virtual Co-Design Event on November 19, 2025, that brings together patients and families with lived experience, clinicians at point-of-care or those who have a role supporting seniors in the hospital or community.

Learn more: hqbc.ca/3VNGRDQ

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 20d

Join Devin Harris, Chair, Christina Krause, CEO, and Claire Snyman, Patient Partner, as they share their perspectives on where patient safety efforts are headed, what’s being learned and how this work is shaping care now and into the future.

hqbc.ca/4okqIBU

#CPSW2025

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 21d

Happening tomorrow!

Discover how the science of human factors can help strengthen resilience and improve teamwork and communication even in times of uncertainty.

Join us to learn practical, evidence-based strategies for building stronger, more connected teams.

hqbc.ca/46uQ6O4

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 25d

We’re bringing together local and global voices in a three-part webinar series celebrating Canadian Patient Safety Week, October 28–30.

Learn more and register: hqbc.ca/4n5SEJ2

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 27d

Every voice matters in shaping health care. Patients, families, providers and communities all play a role.

But what does meaningful engagement really look like in your work?

Read our new blog that explores this question: hqbc.ca/48VVNYf

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 28d

Congratulations to our latest Quality Academy grads!

This talented cohort joins our esteemed Quality Academy alumni who are leading quality improvement projects across the province.

Thank you for your commitment to improving the quality of health care!

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 29d

Today's the National Day of Action on Planetary Health.

In BC, we know the realities of climate change and we know our health system has an opportunity to reduce its impact.

See how we're advancing sustainable, high-quality care: hqbc.ca/48hSwlS

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · Sep 23

Learn how to implement practical solutions to address #climatechange in health care.

Register for the Oct. 6 webinar hosted by David Suzuki and other health care leaders: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA @cape-acme.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social @courtghoward.bsky.social #MedEd #Med#MedEda href="/hashtag/MedEdSky" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MedEdSky

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · Oct 1

Today is National Seniors Day. A time to celebrate the older adults in our lives and reflect on how they receive quality health care.

Apply to join our Virtual Co-Design Event Nov 19 to help shape actions that support seniors during hospital stays.

hqbc.ca/3VNGRDQ

Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · Sep 29

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to reflect on what these days of recognition mean and to acknowledge more work is needed to eliminate Indigenous-specific racism and advance true reconciliation.

Learn more: hqbc.ca/46tCQJM

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · Sep 26

Explore the DEPTH framework, a way to maintain the transformative power inherent to the concepts of Truth and Reconciliation.

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · Sep 23

Next week @cnibfoundation.bsky.social is hosting a free virtual session on welcoming guide dog teams in health care spaces.

Health care professionals and anyone curious about the important role guide dogs play are welcome.

Learn more and register here: hqbc.ca/427ZvtL

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · Sep 22

Every year on September 30, we recognize and honour Orange Shirt Day as part of our ongoing commitment to cultural safety and humility.

Explore three ways you can support Orange Shirt Day here: hqbc.ca/46CmVJg

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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · Sep 19

Join us and learn how the science of human factors can be used to provide practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen resilience and enhance the teamwork and communication needed to build high-functioning teams even during times of uncertainty.

hqbc.ca/46uQ6O4

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