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ISQua Patient Safety Virtual Conference

ISQua have assembled the leading speakers in the field of patient safety, including Hardeep Singh, Stephen Muething, Johanna Westbrook and John Ovretveit to name but a few. The virtual conference is scheduled to last for 2 hours each day. It will consist of three different sessions: a plenary-style talk, 4 Pecha Kucha style presentations and a networking session. Find out more and register

• Online event, United States

Human Factors for Patient Safety Course

Patient Safety is an essential part of health and social care that aims to reduce avoidable errors and prevent unintended harm. Human Factors looks at the things that can affect the way people work safely and effectively, such as the optimisation of systems and processes, the design of equipment and devices used and the surrounding environment and culture, all of which are key to providing safer,

ICS Workforce Wellbeing Webinar Series

From debrief to safe story sharing. The word “debrief” is throughout our language in healthcare settings, yet it is considered controversial and potentially unsafe if in the wrong hand. However we know in the providing the critical care that our ICU workforce needs, the chance to make sense of experience and share stories is important. This webinar explores the different methodologies for doing th

• Online event, United Kingdom

The NHS explained: How the health system in England really works

This free four-week online course from the King's Fund will provide you with a broad understanding of the NHS – its inner workings, how it all fits together and the challenges it typically faces. You will build your knowledge of the health system in England through articles, quizzes and videos with experts from The King’s Fund. Plus you can study each week at a time that suits you. Sign

Implementing the Duty of Candour with empathy

This masterclass will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of what needs to be done to comply with the duty of candour; clarify ‘grey areas’ and provide guidance on dealing with difficult situations which may arise. It will provide participants with an understanding of good practice in implementing the duty and, in particular doing so in a meaningful way with empathy, to not only comply

Take, test and treat - The critical future in diagnostics and blood culture

A FREE and LIVE virtual event made up of five educational webinars, Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th September 2020. Co-produced by BD and Health Plus Care. Looking at the blood culture pathway is relevant to all of us right now. The crossover in symptoms between coronavirus and sepsis, means early diagnosis is even more urgent. We are all moving away from the mentality of 'just in time' to 'just

• Online event, United Kingdom

World Sepsis Congress (WSC) Spotlight: Sepsis, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance – Global health threats of the 21st century

This year’s programme brings together highly ranked representatives of international and national healthcare authorities, NGOs, policymakers, clinical scientists, researchers, and pioneers in healthcare improvement with the unified goal of improving AMR and sepsis healthcare around the world. The objectives of this free Spotlight online congress are to review achievements, challenges, and pot

• Online event, Switzerland

Lifelong learning, the National Retraining Scheme and establishing the National Skills Fund - take-up, delivery and adapting to a changing labour market following the pandemic

Book here Matt Hassan, National Retraining Scheme and National Skills Fund Programme Director, Department for Education Iain Murray, Senior Policy Officer, TUC Nic Trower, Senior Policy Advisor, CBI Juliet Stuttard, Director, PwC UK Patrick Craven, Director of Assessment Policy, Research and Compliance, City & Guilds Dr Fiona Aldridge, Director, Policy and Research, Learning and Work Inst

Quality improvement and patient empowerment: how technology can facilitate a new era of care

It has been a challenging year for the health and care sector, but the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has shown how technological innovation can bring about substantial improvement in efficiency of care. Join The King's Fund for this online event to learn about the proven benefits that technological solutions offer to complex problems, transforming the quality of care and patient experience for

COVID-19 and beyond: Delivering safety for the patient and care for the caregiver

This is a high-level, international virtual conference focused on patient safety and protecting health workers hosted jointly by Sovereign Sustainability & Development (SSD), RLDatix and the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC). Registration

• Online event, United States

BD Patient Safety webinar series - Sessions #1 and #2 : Honouring World Patient Safety Day

10:00 a.m (CEST time) – Roundtable discussion. Patient Safety culture in practice: how patient safety leaders can practically develop or sustain a culture of safety The speakers will discuss: Using a systems approach across patient care journeys.  Empowering healthcare workers to recognise, adopt and promote safety initiatives. Leveraging technology to optimise safety for

• Webinar, United Kingdom

Stop the Pressure: Pressure ulcer prevention & management

This conference focuses on the prevention and management of pressure ulcers including monitoring, reporting and improvement.  hub members can receive a 10% discount with code hcuk10psl. Further information and registration

• West One De Vere Conference Centre, London, W1B 1PR, United Kingdom

Digital transformation and COVID-19: implementing quality standards and solutions

Unprecedented levels of change have taken place in the design, service and delivery of health care services in the space of months. COVID-19 has upended our understanding of good, quality care, with many barriers removed instantly and new ideas deemed too radical a couple of months ago, becoming our ‘new normal’. This new reality, with the essential limitations on physical contact has resulted

Patient safety on the frontline: Responding to the treatment backlog safely

This is the first of a series of webinars Patient Safety Learning, Health Plus Care and BD are holding on patient safety on the frontline, exploring burning patient safety issues and engaging with frontline healthcare workers, clinical leaders and patient safety experts. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on access to non-Covid care and treatment. We know there are over a million extra pat

• Webinar, United Kingdom

Patient safety: Embracing technology in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment to reduce medication errors

Patient Safety: Embracing technology in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment to reduce medication errors. In England 237 million mistakes occur at some point in the medication process. By embracing technology that already exists, we may actually hold the key to being able to significantly reduce this figure. Join Andrea Jenkyns MP, pharmacy and nursing thought leaders and patient sa

AI and digital health

The development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries. In the UK, there is the political will to accelerate the digitisation of the NHS and make the health system a world-leading testbed for AI and digital technologies. The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) has set up a special interest group (SIG) with the missio

• Webinar, United Kingdom

HSJ Cardio Virtual Forum

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas. The NHS long term plan identifies this as the biggest area where the NHS can save lives over the next 10 years. What do national plans and local work look like now, in the context of COVID-19? The HSJ Cardio Virtual Forum will bring together national an

• Online event, United Kingdom

Save the Children Global Webinar: World Patient Safety Day

Join Save the Children to mark the World Patient Safety Day to reaffirm their commitment to enhance the quality of medical services and the safety of frontline medical staff globally. They will be joined by a distinguished panel of three global experts who will share their perspectives on patient safety and quality of care, followed by a Q&A session. Registration

• Webinar, United Kingdom

Healthcare Safety Investigations’ Online Seminar & Learning Event

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) would like to invite you to their Healthcare Safety Investigations’ Online Seminar & Learning Event to mark World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2020. The event is open to anyone interested in our investigations process and who wants to understand how to conduct professional healthcare investigations in their own organisation. Ple

• Online event, United Kingdom

Psychological Safety: Why understanding voice and silence behaviours is critical to staff and patient safety

This webinar from the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) presents research that takes an in-depth look at what psychological safety means for health workers, how it differs within and across teams and how it is influenced by leaders and by team characteristics and team dynamics. Register

• Webinar, Ireland

Royal Society of Medicine. COVID-19 Series: The impact on surgery and surgical waiting lists - Episode 42

A record excess of four million people are now awaiting hospital treatment in England. This number includes more than 83,000 who have been waiting more than a year. On Thursday 17 September, RSM President Professor Roger Kirby will interview Professor Derek Alderson, immediate past President of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’

• Webinar, United Kingdom

WHO Global Virtual Event “One world: Global solidarity for health worker safety and patient safety

To commemorate World Patient Safety Day 2020, you are invited to join the WHO Global Virtual Event “One world: Global solidarity for health worker safety and patient safety” 17 September 2020. Registration

• Online event, United Kingdom

Healthcare Improvement Scotland: QI Connect with Michael West

This month's QI Connect session is with Michael West, Senior Fellow at The King's Fund. This special session on World Patient Safety Day is definitely one not to be missed! Register

• Webinar, United Kingdom

Swedish National Patient Day Seminar

Swedish National Patient Day - Patients and care in cooperation seminar will be streamed live on World Patient Safety Day.  It will also be possible to watch it afterwards using the same link. The program in short: The Director of Health Care in Region Stockholm, Dr Björn Eriksson, will talk about how the region handled the corona pandemic, experiences and thoughts for the future.

• Online event, Sweden

Patient Safety Movement #uniteforsafecare virtual event

We're all patients! So, the Patient Safety Movement have created a virtual event on World Patient Safety Day that is relevant to everyone.  Please tune in to the digital live streaming event where we will educate the community, entertain you, inspire you with health worker and patient stories, share insights on what the medical systems are learning from COVID-19 and how it impacts your care.

The importance of Human Factors in preventing harm and protecting workers

The International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) presents three of the leading world experts on Human Factors who will share with you the importance of Human Factors to improve safety for healthcare professional and patients. This session will be moderated by Eric de Roodenbeke, CEO of the International Hospital Federation (IHF). Registration

• Webinar, Ireland

Masterclass: Developing your role as a Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)

This masterclass, facilitated by Barry Moult, a former Head of Information Governance for an NHS Trust, and his colleague Andrew Harvey, will focus on developing your role as a SIRO (Senior Information Risk Officer) in health and social care. Further information and to book your place  or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk A discount is available to hub members by quoting reference hcuk20psl when b

• West One De Vere Conference Centre, London

RLDatix Palooza

Bringing together healthcare and patient safety changemakers from across the globe, RLDatix Palooza creates a unique learning environment. With immersive education sessions, enlightening keynotes, healthcare thought leadership panels, interactive hands-on training opportunities and lively evening network activities – this is a conference like no other. You’ll leave with the inspiration (and s

• InterContinental Chicago, 505 Michigan Ave , Chicago, Illinois, IL 60611, United States

Deteriorating Patient Summit

Recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient and ensuring best practice in the use of NEWS2. hub members can receive a 10% discount with code hcuk10psl. Further information and registration

• West One De Vere Conference Centre, London, W1B 1PR, United Kingdom

Mental health & COVID-19: The risks to human rights

Human rights are central to proper mental health care and treatment. Legally, people working in public service, “public officials” (such as NHS staff, local authority staff and the police), have to protect, respect and fulfil your human rights in all of their decisions and actions. This duty to uphold human rights has not changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This duty to protect human rights is a

• Webinar, United Kingdom

The N95 mask is not the best protection you can have from COVID-19! Discover Virimask

Virimask is a full face mask designed to offer the ultimate protection and maximum comfort against 99.99% of micron-sized particles. Commonly used masks, such as the N95 are limited in continuous use and are not particularly comfortable, or hygienic in longer-term wear. Virimask is designed to last each user a lifetime and uses replaceable HEPA14 filters which block out viral transmission. Unique

• Webinar, United Kingdom

Online course. Hospital flow in the UK: During and beyond COVID-19

The number one focus in the world right now is health care and the critical need to bring greater efficiency to treating patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, vast amounts of information are rapidly cross-crossing the globe. Governments, health systems, and research communities in the European region are looking to learn as much as possible from each other, as quickly as possible, about the natu

Overcoming short-termism after COVID-19: how can policymakers better prepare for the future?

COVID-19 has shown clearly why governments need to prepare for an uncertain future. Preparation means more creative strategic thinking, more analysis of what might be ahead, and an acceptance of the value of reserve capacity to mitigate risk. Could the pandemic be a re-defining moment for how the UK government prepares for uncertainty, plans for the long-term and thus builds resilience? This wo

• Online event, United Kingdom

COVID-19 Series: Long COVID: Understanding the shadow of the virus - Episode 43

There is growing concern that a significant number of COVID-19 patients continue to experience persistent physical and mental symptoms weeks and months after first contracting the virus. Chaired by RSM President Professor Roger Kirby, this webinar will tackle the topic of ‘Long COVID’, hearing insights from Dr Alastair Miller, Deputy Medical Director at the JRCPTB, Dr Nisreen Alwan, Associate P

• Webinar, United Kingdom

NHS Long Term Plan Webinar Series Resetting the NHS Reframing Services for the Future?

As the NHS recovers from the first wave of the COVID-19 crisis, many organisations and health systems are not seeking to return to their pre-Covid ways of working. Instead, they are using the ‘reset and recovery’ phase as an opportunity to transform and enhance patient care whilst locking-in efficiencies and operational improvements. This transformation is seen as essential by many as the NHS prep

• Webinar, United Kingdom

ISQua Virtual Event: Healthcare workers safety, a priority for patient safety

ISQua is holding a World Patient Safety Day event which will look at how healthcare safety is important for patient safety too.  Speakers: 1. Dr Zainab Yunusa-Kaltungo, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Former Patient Safety Lead, Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Gombe, Nigeria 2. Dr Gbonjubola Abiri, Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director Tranquil and Quest Behavioural Health 3. Chi

Quality Improvement South West virtual conference

A free virtual QI conference with support from the Academic Health Science Network. There are 20 prizes available, 15 workshops with certificates (and CPD), 5 keynote speeches from international leaders discussing QI themes. Further information and registration The abstract support team will be available at abstracts@qisw.uk and they will help guide submitters through the abstract s

Flight Safety Foundation: Learning from All Operations

The Flight Safety Foundation goal with this Seminar is to promote further globally the practical implementation of the concepts of system safety thinking, resilience and Safety II. There will be two sessions, one for each day, that will consist of briefings and a Q&A panel afterwards. The following themes are suggested for briefings and discussions for the Seminar 1.The limits of onl

• Online event, United States

Webinar: Improving the care experiences of people with cancer

Hanan L'Estrange-Snowdon, Picker's Insight Manager, is hosting a discussion about the care experiences of people living with cancer. Hanan is joined by Chris Graham, Picker's CEO; Ruth Hendy, Lead Cancer Nurse at UHBW and Sue Kernaghan, Cancer Patient Representative. The conversation will cover: The Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES). How University Hospitals Bristol and Westo

Is your healthcare data yours? Your rights and how to use your data to improve your experience in healthcare

Free from the Patient Safety Movement offered for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses.  This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ANCC contact hours, and ACPE contact hours. Registration

• Webinar, United States

Virtual Commonwealth Elders Forum. Ageing and ageism in the Commonwealth: The way forward post-COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the rights and needs of older persons. While everyone has been affected, evidence shows that older people are among those most at risk of complications from the disease, with fatality rates for those over 80 years of age five times the global average. They are also at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. Older persons have been hit par

• Webinar, United Kingdom