New Board Chair announced for patient safety

Maura Davies brings experience and leadership to national role

EDMONTON, Nov. 3 /CNW/ - The Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) is pleased to announce that Maura Davies has been appointed as the new Chair for CPSI's Board of Directors.

Recognized across Canada as a respected and enthusiastic advocate of patient safety and quality improvement, Maura has been working diligently to create a culture of patient safety in her role as President and CEO of the Saskatoon Health Region.

"In addition to a wealth of experience in the Canadian healthcare system, Maura also brings an outstanding level of passion and expertise in patient safety to our organization," says Hugh McLeod, CEO of CPSI. "On behalf of everyone at CPSI, I'd like to welcome Maura to her role as Board chair."

Prior to her position with the Saskatoon Health Region, Maura was the Vice-President of Planning and Performance for Capital Health in Halifax. She has more than 30 years experience in healthcare as a clinical dietician, educator and senior health executive.

Maura is also a Board member of Saskatchewan's Health Quality Council (HQC). "Maura is one of this country's most passionate champions for quality improvement and patient safety," says Bonnie Brossart, CEO of HQC. "As a leader, she is constantly learning about and looking for ways to apply promising improvement ideas in her organization."

"I am honoured by the opportunity to work with an organization as vital to patient safety in Canada as CPSI," says Maura. "Commitment to enhancing patient safety and quality has grown tremendously in recent years but much improvement is still needed. I am confident that CPSI will continue to take a leadership role, working with others to provide Canadians with the safest health care in the world."

CPSI and its Board of Directors would like to offer its sincere thanks to outgoing Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane for his years of service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

The Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) was established in 2003 as an independent not-for-profit corporation, operating collaboratively with health professionals and organizations, regulatory bodies and governments to build and advance a safer healthcare system for Canada.

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