Media Advisory - New initiative to reduce incidence of patient harm in Canadian healthcare settings unveiled

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 10:00 am
Location: The Ottawa Hospital
General Campus, Critical Care Wing Atrium
501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA, July 18, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Patient Safety Institute is launching a new initiative to reduce the incidence of preventable harm in health care and bring patients and providers closer together as part of the healthcare team.

Media is invited to attend the launch at The Ottawa Hospital on July 20, 2016. Speakers will highlight the importance of health care that centres on patients and families, and the need for all healthcare professionals to work together to prioritize safety and continuous improvement. 

Media availability with:

• Chris Power, CEO, Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• Dr. Alan Forster, Chief Quality and Performance Officer, The Ottawa Hospital
• Dr. Brian Wheelock, neurosurgeon, incoming Board Chair, Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• Barb Farlow, member, Patients for Patient Safety Canada

SOURCE Canadian Patient Safety Institute

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Cecilia Bloxom, Senior Director, Strategic Communications, Canadian Patient Safety Institute, Phone [phone], [email protected]