Healthcare Excellence Canada: Advancing Quality and Safety in Health Care
About Healthcare Excellence Canada
Healthcare Excellence Canada is an independent organization dedicated to improving the quality and safety of health services for everyone across Canada. Formed from the merger of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI), Healthcare Excellence Canada continues the legacy of both predecessors, aiming to make proven innovations widespread and sustainable throughout the health system.
Our Mission and Strategy
At the core of Healthcare Excellence Canada's mission is the belief that everyone in Canada deserves safe and high-quality health care. They work with partners to spread innovations, build capacity, and drive policy changes that improve quality and safety in health services. The organization's new strategy reflects collaborative consultations with people and health organizations nationwide, ensuring that programs and priorities meet the evolving needs of the healthcare system.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Collaboration is central to Healthcare Excellence Canada's approach. They engage with patients, families, care partners, healthcare professionals, policy makers, and other stakeholders to co-develop solutions, integrating diverse perspectives for lasting impact. Patient and family engagement is a priority, with representation on the board and within program development, ensuring the patient voice is present at all levels.
Response to Challenges and Innovations
Healthcare Excellence Canada swiftly adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, carrying out vital initiatives to support safe care delivery, virtual care, and the safe reintegration of essential care partners in health facilities. Their work continues as they build on lessons learned to prepare the system for future challenges. Ongoing programs include supporting long-term care, advancing patient safety, and promoting cultural safety and equity in healthcare.
Why Partner with Healthcare Excellence Canada?
As a national leader, Healthcare Excellence Canada invites collaboration from everyone with a passion for healthcare excellence. By participating in their programs, attending events, or accessing their resources, healthcare professionals and partners can contribute to a safer, more effective health system. The organization’s inclusive culture welcomes new ideas and partnerships to help shape the future of healthcare quality and safety in Canada.
News and Updates
Healthcare Excellence Canada regularly shares stories of progress, innovation, and leadership across Canada. Their featured reports highlight individuals and organizations making a difference through new approaches and evolving best practices. The organization also announces new initiatives, leadership changes, and opportunities for collaboration, emphasizing transparency and ongoing engagement with all Canadians.
Commitment to Reconciliation and Diversity
Recognizing the importance of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples' stewardship of traditional territories, Healthcare Excellence Canada honors Indigenous land and works to integrate cultural safety and diverse perspectives in their definition of safety and quality in healthcare. This commitment influences their organizational policies, strategies, and collaborative work with communities nationwide.
Join the Movement
Healthcare Excellence Canada encourages professionals, patients, and families to subscribe to newsletters, participate in initiatives, and contribute to shaping the nation’s healthcare future. Together, the goal is to ensure excellent, safe, and equitable health services for all Canadians.
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