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“In Canada 1 in every 10 individuals is harmed in health care and 1 in 17 hospital stays in Canada in 2022-2023 involved at least one harmful event." Source Patients for Patient Safety Canada (accessed Oct 2024) This week, Healthcare Excellence Canada and Patients for Patient Safety Canada shine a light on crucial patient safety issues. At Imagine Citizens Network, we’re deeply committed to amplifying the voices of patients, families, and citizens in the healthcare conversation. The Healthcare Excellence Canada website is an excellent resource to learn more about the impact of patient safety and discover tips on how you can help protect yourself and your loved ones. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eE-B96t5

Today marks the first day of Patient Safety Week Canada, a critical time to reflect on how we can create safer healthcare for all. At ICN, advocating for better health outcomes for those living in Alberta means putting patient safety at the forefront. But to truly make a difference, we need to rethink what patient safety really means. It’s not just about refining practices or implementing new protocols—it’s about changing the entire conversation. By viewing patient safety through a new lens, we unlock the potential for more effective solutions and a healthcare system that better protects everyone. This Patient Safety Week, we’re proud to spotlight the exceptional work of Healthcare Excellence Canada. Their brochure, “Rethinking Patient Safety”, offers a fresh perspective on how we can address healthcare harm. It challenges us to redefine how we talk, think, and act when it comes to safety, sparking the innovative strategies needed to make real, lasting improvements. 🔗 Rethinking Patient Safety ( https://lnkd.in/ew8R3Mg ) Now is the time to challenge our assumptions and embrace new approaches. Together, we can build a healthcare system that is not only safer but also more resilient and compassionate. Let’s use this week as a springboard to rethink patient safety and take bold steps toward a safer future for all.

Ready to broaden your understanding of healthcare harm? We sure are! Healthcare Excellence Canada made it the theme for Canadian Patient Safety Week 2024. Healthcare harm matters to those receiving and delivering care. Learning to recognize and reduce healthcare harm is essential to creating safety for all. Find out more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gmXfNuZp

We’re pleased to share information about the 9th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Healthcare in Canada Summit, taking place from November 19th-21st. This event, hosted at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto and available online, brings together patients, healthcare professionals, and innovators to explore the future of patient-centered healthcare in Canada. While we are not directly involved in the summit, we believe the values and mission of the organizing group closely align with our own focus on empowering patients and fostering meaningful conversations about our healthcare system. "I’m excited to see this summit advancing patient-centered dialogue, which is central to what we do at ICN. Having worked with this group before, I know how strongly their mission aligns with ours—to create a healthcare system that truly listens to and empowers patients." – Alana Kitchen, ICN Board Member For more information and to register, please click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UKih7h

With Judy Birdsell C.M. PhD at the last session of Day 2 of #NACIC24 in Calgary (North American Conference on Integrated Care). The first two days were long, full, and inspiring. No doubt the final day will also have many nuggets of learning and new connections. Imagine Citizens Network

We were thrilled with the level of interest in Care Opinion Canada and the thought provoking questions and ideas! Imagine Citizens Network lots of food for thought at #NACIC24

Save the date! Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW) returns October 28 to November 1, 2024 and the theme is "What comes to mind when you think about healthcare harm?" Let's broaden our understanding together. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gAE4gAT9

Our latest #ICN blog is live and this time we had the pleasure of sitting down with our co-founder Judy Birdsell to dive deep into her journey, vision, and the passion that drives our mission forward. For over 30 years Judy has been passionately committed to amplifying patient perspectives and working toward a patient-centred healthcare system. When she's not helping supporting the community healthcare voice, Judy is an avid traveller, and has explored all over the world! Check out the full interview on our blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8wnVeJV

Happy Thanksgiving from the #ICN Team! 🍁 This Thanksgiving we are grateful for all of the citizens, patients, families, and healthcare advocates who continue to inspire us. Your voices are vital in creating a healthcare system that puts people first. We hope today is warm, restful, and filled with gratitude, reflection, and connection. ❤️

October 10 is World Mental Health Day 🌍 Mental health is an integral part of overall wellness, and at Imagine Citizens Network, we’re dedicated to ensuring it’s a priority in healthcare. Today and all days, we stand with individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges. By empowering citizens to actively participate in healthcare decisions, we can advocate for a system that values mental wellness and prioritizes accessible, patient-centered care for all. Let’s work together to remove the stigma, amplify patient voices, and build a healthcare system where mental health is treated with the compassion and support it deserves. 💚