The National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate works with you to embed a culture of patient safety improvements across services.
#QIreland
#patientsafety
"You’re a surgical nurse in general theatre. It’s the end of a long shift & you’re scrubbed in for your last case.
The surgeon has closed up the patient but the instrument count is incorrect & the patient is now already in recovery.
What do you do next?"
📢We're excited to be developing a Mobile App to help staff use
#QI
in priority patient safety areas, including falls & pressure ulcers. This project received
@HealthFdn
funding through
@theQCommunity
#QExchange
. Read our Project Report to learn more⬇️
Delighted to announce the first edition of our newsletter on today's
@QPSTALKTIME
!
Quality and Patient Safety Matters
Featuring:
🌟message from
#patientpartners
🌟Stories from the community
🌟latest news
🌟upcoming training & events
Read👇
#AllThingsQuality
As today marks World Patient Safety Day we want to say thank you to everybody in healthcare for all that you do in elevating the patient voice and safety through health literacy.
#WPSD23
For more information and resources visit the NQPSD website below👇
We're looking forward to the All Ireland Schwartz Rounds and QI Conference tomorrow with over 300 delegates registered to attend. If you're interested in following the event, you can use the hashtag
#QIreland
, you can also join us for the live webinar at 13.00 - see
@QITalktime
"Deconditioning: Patient Harm Hidden in Plain Sight"
In the latest episode of Walk & Talk Improvement,
@mapflynn
chats with
@BrianwDolan
,
@deirdrelanglang
&
@CarolineLecky1
on the unintentional harm of deconditioning & "investing in our older selves."⬇️
Excited to share the summer edition of Quality & Patient Safety Matters
Featuring:
🌟health literacy
🌟patient engagement at Mayo University Hospital
🌟service user engagement at Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Services
🌟& so much more!
#AllThingsQuality
⬇️
#SchwartzRounds
evaluation findings indicate that Schwartz Rounds is one way of bringing two vital components characteristic of teamwork to an organisation, 1. Shared purpose and 2. Effective Communication
#engaginghealthstaff
@paulreiddublin
Patient Safety Together, our new freely available online resource is live now! Thank you for attending our launch yesterday & to all the many people & organisations who helped develop it so far – thank you🙏
Our patient safety together journey starts now!
📢Our 2023 Prospectus of Quality & Patient Safety Education & Learning resources is now available!
It details info about quality improvement &
#patientsafety
educational resources from programmes & teams across the HSE.
Link👉
Dr Mary Browne shares more👇
We're delighted to share our Improvement Collaborative Handbook, the latest resource from our QPS Improvement team!
It includes practical approaches, tools, templates & worked examples from previous Collaboratives.
Click for more⬇️
#QIreland
#patientsafety
Are you interested in working with colleagues to make a real difference to patient experiences & outcomes? If so, join the 2019 Diploma in Leadership & Quality in Healthcare. Funded by
@NationalQI
in a partnership with
@RCPI_news
, find out more at
#QI
📢📢We are delighted to partner with the Deteriorating Patient Improvement Programme (DPIP) to co-host the DPIP conference this year👇👇
"A Systems Approach to the Clinically Deteriorating Patient."
⏰14th June 2022, hosted at
@RCSI_Irl
, details to follow!
#INEWS
#DPIP
#QIreland
Look forward to sharing our sketchnote
@noca_irl
conference tomorrow. Thank you to
@MCartonQI
for wonderful creativity in brining journey together on one page!
#QIreland
📢📢We are delighted to partner with the Deteriorating Patient Improvement Programme (
#DPIP
) to co-host the inaugural DPIP conference "A Systems Approach to the Clinically Deteriorating Patient” on 14th June 2022, hosted at
@RCSI_Irl
Register Now!👇👇
Current
@chiefnurseIRE
Siobhan O’ Halligan & very first chief nurse Peta Taaffe celebrating at Siobhan’s retirement. Heritage of collaboration and integration of nursing & midwifery within civil service. TY both for leading the way improving care
@GSGerShaw
We are pleased to share today our new QI Strategic Approach; By all, with all, for all: a strategic approach to improving quality 2020-2024. Thank you to everyone who took part in conversations developing this. Read at
@crowley_philip
@HSELive
#QIreland
We need a
#justculture
in Irish healthcare services because...
"If we don't promote a culture of justice and fairness for our staff, people will continue to leave the healthcare field."
@DrMikeRyan
and
@crowley_philip
talking about the “warning shot from nature” COVID-19 reveals the importance of putting in place long lasting PH capacity and capability in responding to this and the next yet unknown pandemic
@HSELive
Please can you help us to spread the word about
@NationalQI
by growing the number of people following this page.
All you need to do is simply RT this message. Thank you!
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend 😊
#QNational
Your Voice, Your Health🗣️
To mark World Patient Safety Day 2023 the NQPSD in collaboration with the
@roinnslainte
and
@patient_for
have launched an information leaflet encouraging patients to ask questions.
#WPSD23
To access all resources click the link👇
📢 At the
#QIreland
conference
@crowley_philip
@NationalQI
@markvignesha
announced Q will launch in Ireland in May 2020. This is an exciting milestone that will create opportunities for the UK to learn from the rich experience of QI in Ireland. Read more:
Day 1 of
#opendisclosure
week focuses on the importance of
#opendisclosure
for
#patients
& their families. Patients have a right to full knowledge about their care & treatment, especially when things go wrong. Launching our new patient support WEBPAGE👇
We're delighted to share the National Quality Improvement Team Draft Strategic Plan 2019 - 2021 - see . We'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions - you can comment online via
#QI
#engaginghealthstaff
#culturalchange
🌍🤰🏾👶🏾Four days to go to World Patient Safety Day! What can you do to promote patient safety in your healthcare service? Small actions can make a big difference to patient safety. See our Top Tips for Patient Safety
#QIreland
#worldpatientsafetyday
📣Applications now open for the
@NationalQPS
-funded
@RCPI_news
Situation Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) programme! SAFE is a 6-month collaborative
#patientsafety
#QI
programme for clinical teams implementing an innovative safety improvement bundle⬇️⬇️⬇️
In ep 3 of Walk & Talk Improvement,
@RoisinQPS
chats with
@YvonneCYoung
, Christine Sheehan &
@BVMcCloskey
on addressing one of the most common causes of patient harm: recognising & responding to the clinically deteriorating patient.
Listen👉
@HSCQI
📢SAVE THE DATE
Sepsis is a time dependent medical emergency.
Early recognition & prompt treatment can significantly improve outcomes.
⭐️Join us for the Sepsis Summit at Dublin Castle on the 19th of September.
#RecogniseSepsis
Congratulations to Dr. Maureen Flynn one of the
@NationalQI
team members who had her PhD graduation today. Incredible commitment and a wonderful achievement to reach this day. Enjoy every moment of it!
@crowley_philip
@mapflynn
What a an amazing and fabulous day thank you to everyone for wonderful support which made it possible to reach ‘‘this great occasion
@NationalQI
@crowley_philip
Announcing! HSE funded and sponsored QI Leadership Programme provided in collaboration with RCPI.
The programme is now accepting applications for 2020. THREE weeks to the closing date 20th July
All info at:
#QIreland
This year for
#WorldPatientSafetyDay
, the
@WHO
asks us how can we help a patient use their voice?
Three questions patients should ask their healthcare professional:
⭐️What do I need to know now?
⭐️What do I need to do next?
⭐️What can I expect?
#WPSD23
#OurHealthService
Children’s Health Ireland Hospital Group have done it again! Well done to the team at
@CHIatTallaght
for rolling out the direct electronic incident reporting function of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Incident reporting will be easier & more efficient for staff.
📢📢We are delighted to announce the launch of the National Centre for Clinical Audit. We invite you to follow
@hsencca
to learn more about their roles & functions.
Website👉
Details👉
#QIreland
#clinicalaudit
@paulreiddublin
Come chat with us at today’s
#patientsafety
conference & learn more about how we can support you on your
#QI
journey. Looking forward to learning and connecting.
#NPSO2023
Can you support the
#KnowCheckAsk
medication safety campaign? Encourage people who take medicines regularly to Know their medicines and keep a list, Check that they are using the right medicine in the right way and Ask their healthcare professionals if they are unsure
📢 Electronic Point of Entry (ePOE) now live at
@TUH_Tallaght
. This is the largest acute hospital to go live to date. A huge thanks to everyone and a round of applause to the team at
@TUH_Tallaght
who made this possible in record time.👏
Any queries, contact nims
@hse
.ie
Today we mark Imbolc/St. Brigid's Day. St. Brigid was Ireland’s first native saint & the most celebrated Irish female saint. This new bank holiday recognises the dedicated care our
#healthcare
colleagues provided during COVID & continue to provide everyday.🙏
@mapflynn
@CcoHse
We're really excited about our second All Ireland Tweet chat on World Quality Day! We'd love you to join us for an hour from 9pm this Thursday night. It's open to everyone.
Just use the
#QIrelandWQD
to follow the conversation & join us.
@HSELive
@HSCQI
@paulreiddublin
Next QITalktime live from Dublin Castle for the All Ireland Schwartz Rounds and QI Conference - People Make Change Happen on the 18th February, 2020 @ 1.00 p.m. Very exciting line-up of panelists! More details to follow
@QITALKTIME
@juanitaguidera
@crowley_philip
#QIreland
Join us next Thursday, 9th March for our webinar on an "Overview of updated Pressure Ulcers and Falls Review Tools 2022 and the Guideline for Undertaking a Look-back Review 2022."
No registration required!
Link👉
Event#⃣2731 196 4095
Event password: JOINUP
📢
#OpenDisclosure2023
provides an opportunity for us to recognise the importance of open disclosure for
#patients
, service users, their support persons & healthcare staff.
HSE’s CCO Colm Henry shares how
#opendisclosure
contributes to a culture of openness & honesty.
@CcoHse
🌟Coming next week!🌟
Call for Applications for the one-year RCPI Postgraduate Certificate in
#QI
Leadership in Healthcare. Fully funded for HSE staff by
@NationalQPS
. Applications welcome from multidisciplinary teams of 3. More info to follow...
#patientsafety
#ptsafety
@HSELive
"Situation awareness is the foundation for good clinical decision-making and helps healthcare workers improve patient outcomes."
⭐️Learn more about the SAFE collaborative in our recent Quality & Patient Safety Matters⬇️
#AllThingsQuality
We end the year with a hearty & warm congrats to our dear friend & colleague
@LennonNally
who is retiring today. We thank Caroline for her 20+ years of meaningful service, most recently in the area of
#quality
&
#safety
, & above in creating an environment of
#personcenteredness
.
We've updated our look to better reflect our role as the National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate. We hope you like it!🥳
Connect with us using
#QIreland
#patientsafety
&
Learn more about what we do on our website below👇
Patient Safety Together, launching 17 Jan, will feature Patient Safety Stories & give voice to the experience of both patients/service users & staff who have been involved in, or impacted by patient safety incidents.
These stories will be available in narrative or video format.
📢Announcing the HSE's first
#humanfactors
learning programme!
💫Introduction to Human Factors
💫Length: 20 minute e-learning programme
💫Available
@HSE_HSeLanD
💫Suitable for both staff (clinical & non-clinical) &
#patientpartners
.
We look forward to hearing your feedback!
Dr Orla Healy, our National Clinical Director, &
@LorraineSchwan
opening today's Patient Safety Together launch.
Thank you to all the many teams for their hard work in developing this important resource!🙏🙏
#patientsafety
📢Save the Date!
This important event, organised by
@NationalQPS
, in conjunction with
@CIHS_Trinity
, is centred around building a Just Culture in
#patientsafety
in the HSE.
@BernardGloster
➡️Keep an eye on this space! We will be sharing poster submission details shortly.
You may think you know what human factors is, but do you really know all the benefits human factors approaches can bring? To find out more read our FREE introductory guide to human factors for healthcare workers:
#QIreland
@poc_doctor
@AngelaLODea
@mapflyn
Are you a small team interested in learning more about how to improve
#quality
&
#safety
in local practice
Our Prospectus contains information about how to enroll on the 20 week
#Improvement
in Practice Programme for Teams starting from October 2022.
Link👉
Thanks to you all for taking part in what has been an incredibly rich conversation and which highlights the commitment of people both using and delivering health services to
#patientsafety
. Sleep well or if you're working, we hope it's a good night. Thanks again
#QIrelandWPSD
Attention colleagues! We're hosting a med safety challenge!
Complete the
#MedicationWithoutHarm
course on
@HSE_HSeLanD
by 30th Sept to be included in a draw for the Oxford Handbook of
#PatientSafety
! Email certs to nqps
@hse
.ie
Already done the course? You can participate as well!
Novembers Quality & Patient Safety Matters is now available⭐️
Read about:
⭐️HSE services across Ireland partnered with patients for
#WorldPatientSafetyDay
⭐️Your Health, Your Voice: 3 questions to ask at your next healthcare appt
Read⬇️
#AllThingsQuality
“It is critical that the service appoints a contact person…”
On day 2 of
#OpenDisclosureWeek2023
, we highlight importance of patient and service-user involvement in the incident management and review process cannot be understated.
@PFPS_Ireland
Link⬇️
“Get ready for
#OpenDisclosure
Week… it’s the right thing to do”
Get your service involved & inspire others to be open & transparent when it comes to incident management.
🗓️Mark your calendars for
#OpenDisclosure
week- Nov 6th- 13th.
@AngelaTysall
"iSIMPATHY is one of the most impactful changes in GP in 20 years." -GP, Ireland
Today
@iSIMPATHY
celebrates their closure event in Edinburgh at the
@RCPhysicians
. This partnership between
@HSELive
,
@scotgov
&
@MOICNI
to improves outcomes in
#patients
taking multiple medicines.
We are delighted to share the Report on National Facilitator Development Programme to enable cultures of
#personcentredness
. This report captures the evaluation findings & methodology used on this development programme.
More details👉
#flourishingcultures
⭐️Open Disclosure Webinar tomorrow Wed 28 April: “A Culture of Safety” with Dr John Fitzsimons & Dr David Vaughan. Click: (Event Number: 183 096 7907/Password: NODO) For further information, contact OpenDisclosure.Office
@hse
.ie
#QIreland
⏳ Join us for our 3rd QITalktime: "Making Data Count" with Samantha Riley and Dr Jennifer Martin tomorrow, Tuesday 23 March from 13:00 to 14:00. Pre-register:
@mapflynn
@crowley_philip
#QIreland
📢Have you heard of the Quality & Safety Signals (QSS) project?
QSS aims to provide an online system that optimises the use of available data for
#patientsafety
surveillance & quality improvement.
We've developed a summary leaflet to help you learn more⬇️
#SchwartzRounds
evaluation shows that staff interaction and teamwork improved through greater insight into self and others, the breaking down of barriers and levelling hierarchical structures. For some
#SchwartzRounds
impacted positively on personal practice
#LoveIrishResearch
📢Exciting news!! We've had an immensely positive response to our inaugural Deteriorating Patient Improvement Programme (DPIP) Conference.
While our in-person event is fully booked, we're now offering a livestream!
Register here👉
#QIreland
#patientsafety
Huge thanks to our panelists, patient partners and all attendees for your participation in today’s
#justculture
conference. Today’s conversations are an important step in improving
#patientsafety
and
#publicconfidence
.
Prof Collette Cowan UL Hospitals shares insights from across group governance approach. 1 data most important driver of QI; 2. Appointing lead for QI key enabler; and 3 phases (x3) &10 steps implementation plan for QI used by all.
@crowley_philip
@HSELive