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I never had the opportunity to meet the Honourable Murray Sinclair, but I join with others in mourning his passing. I first became aware of his work through Manitoba’s pediatric cardiac surgery inquest. His careful and compelling report argued that "the culture of health-care institutions must change." And, indeed, it sparked widespread change in care for children throughout the province, with influence that rippled far beyond Manitoba's borders. Today, Governor General Mary Simon’s challenged: “as a nation, let us honour his memory and sacrifice by forging ahead on the path of reconciliation.” In this spirit, I share the TRC calls to action in health.

ESC est profondément attristé d’apprendre le décès du formidable Murray Sinclair, sénateur anichinabé et commissaire en chef de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation (CVR). Nous lui serons toujours reconnaissants pour ses enseignements, lui qui nous a appris que la réconciliation est un cheminement et non une destination à atteindre. « Parvenir à la réconciliation, c’est comme gravir une montagne; ça se fait pas à pas. Ce ne sera pas toujours facile. Il va y avoir des tempêtes, des obstacles, mais il ne faut pas baisser les bras devant l’ampleur de la tâche, car notre but est juste et nécessaire. N’oubliez jamais : la réussite de la réconciliation est entre vos mains. » Les appels à l’action de la CVR nous orientent dans tous les aspects de notre travail. Notre volonté de réconciliation reste ferme, et nous n’oublierons jamais ce qu’il a accompli pour faire entendre les récits de tant de gens. https://lnkd.in/gHZ3WNjt Voyez les 94 appels à l’action de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation du Canada au https://lnkd.in/gX28rcN

HEC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the formidable Murray Sinclair, Anishinaabe senator and Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). He helped us all to understand that reconciliation is a journey, not a destination. We will forever be grateful for the wisdom he shared. "Achieving reconciliation is like climbing a mountain — we must proceed a step at a time. It will not always be easy. There will be storms, there will be obstacles, but we cannot allow ourselves to be daunted by the task because our goal is just and necessary. Remember, reconciliation is yours to achieve." The TRC Calls to Action are tools which guide our work at every level. Our commitment to reconciliation continues and we will not forget the role he played in bringing to light the stories of so many. https://lnkd.in/gedixxCa Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action at https://lnkd.in/gz6q8Ce

In 2023-24, the Reimagining LTC program equipped 233 participating long-term care (LTC) teams across 10 provinces with funding, access to coaching and additional supports to cultivate safer, person-centred care. “Participating in the Reimagining LTC program increased my knowledge and confidence in measuring meaningful change on a quality indicator project. It helped me to see how even small changes or programs can make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.” - Program participant Find out more about the impact of this work in our latest impact report: https://lnkd.in/gFymj-5M

En 2023-2024, dans le cadre du programme Repenser les SLD, 233 équipes participantes issues d’établissements de soins de longue durée de 10 provinces ont reçu du financement, de l’accompagnement et d’autres formes de soutien pour favoriser des soins sûrs et centrés sur la personne. « Participer au programme Repenser les SLD m’a aidé à approfondir mes connaissances et ma capacité à analyser les indicateurs de qualité pour opérer des changements durables. Cela m’a également montré la façon dont de petits changements pouvaient avoir une incidence positive dans la vie des résidentes et des résidents. » - Personne participant au programme Lire notre rapport d’impact pour en savoir plus sur les retombées du programme : https://lnkd.in/gc6Sy39C

I recently had the opportunity to attend Healthcare Excellence Canada‘s Patient Safety Week, and I left feeling inspired and energized! One session that truly stood out was the webinar titled "Let’s Talk About Safer Care in the Community." It sparked some deep insights on what compassionate care really means in everyday interactions within the Canadian healthcare system. Here are a few thoughts that resonated with me: - So many people are just trying to survive, and it’s clear that relationship building needs to be a priority. We must create bridges to help those who feel lost or alone find the support they need. - Care should always be offered with respect and personalized to each individual. Compassion is at the core of effective healthcare, and it’s essential that we treat every person as a unique individual. - Trust is everything. How can we provide compassionate care that focuses on loneliness and vulnerability? It starts with making trust central to our interactions. When patients feel they can trust us, they are more likely to open up. - Compassionate care means advocating for our patients. They should know we genuinely care about them and that their voices matter. When patients feel valued and understood, it creates a powerful environment for healing. - The vulnerability I witnessed during this session was profound and inspiring. It reminded me how important it is to create spaces where patients can express themselves without fear of judgment. This experience reinforced my belief that at the heart of patient safety and quality care lies compassion. As upcoming health professionals, we have the incredible opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by focusing on trust, personalization, and genuine human connection through re-enforcing quality improvement and patient safety. I think it is so important to consider the healthcare determinants of health when implementing these changes in the future. I’m excited to utilize these insights in the near future given this is one of my interest areas in public health and healthcare! How do you foster compassionate care in your work?

Happy Patient Safety, Quality and Innovation Week at THP! This week, we honoured all our amazing teams’ commitment to improving quality and patient safety. A shoutout to our Quality, Risk, and Patient Safety teams who work diligently behind the scenes to create a safe environment for not only patients and visitors but also all our team members! 💙 Healthcare Excellence Canada

We joined Healthcare Excellence Canada' s Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW) 2024 with a shared commitment to “Broadening Our Understanding of Healthcare Harm.” From powerful educational seminars to hands-on activities with our staff and service users, we focused on building a deeper awareness of safety in healthcare. We connected, learned, and even had some fun along the way with activities like the Trick or Treatment Room and Word Search Challenge—all aimed at fostering safer practices and environments. A heartfelt thank you to our staff, service users and everyone who took part and made this week so impactful #CPSW2024 #HealthcareSafety #ServiceUserSafety #HealthCareHarm

Notre série de webinaires pour la Semaine nationale de la sécurité des patients 2024 se conclut avec la séance Leadership courageux : promouvoir des environnements de soins sécuritaires. Joignez-vous à nous le 26 novembre à 12 h (HE)! Des hauts responsables du système de santé présenteront des stratégies pour vous aider à renforcer la confiance et la communication dans votre organisme afin d’améliorer la sécurité.   En savoir plus et s’inscrire : https://lnkd.in/gT7idcJz   #SNSP2024