Engaging Patients in Patient Safety – A Canadian Guide

Patients and families have valuable experiences and perspectives to share when it comes to the quality and safety of their care, but engaging in those conversations can be difficult. Engaging Patients in Patient Safety – A Canadian Guide is an online resource with best practices and practical tips on how to conduct thoughtful and meaningful engagement with patients and families; to learn from their perspectives and experiences; and to build a safer system. This online resource can be used across all health care settings and demonstrates how thoughtful engagement and partnership can lead to safer care for patients and more successful health outcomes. It was created in partnership by Health Quality Ontario, The Canadian Patient Safety Institute, The Atlantic Collaborative on Health Quality and Patient Safety, and in consultation with patients and health care providers across Canada. Relevant Links: