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In 2022, nearly 10,000 people across Canada shared their experiences with primary care in the OurCare survey. Their feedback shaped the OurCare Standard – a clear outline of what everyone in Canada should expect from the primary care system. Led by Dr. Tara Kiran at MAP Centre for…
Be part of the Canadian Arthritis Summer School (CASS) from June 3-5, 2025. A unique 3-day virtual event bringing together patient partners (see definition) and trainees to foster learning, collaboration, and innovation in arthritis research and care. Summer school sessions will include: • A day in the life of a researcher, clinician,…
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Committee that will update the National Standard of Canada for Healthcare Education! We are seeking individuals with expertise in health care education, simulation-based learning, health care education research and health care education regulation to apply. Applications will be accepted until May…
Are you a health care service user with experience in Virtual Care? Share your experiences and contribute to meaningful research! Who Can Participate? You may qualify if you: • Have participated in at least 5 Virtual Health Care Sessions • Identify as an Equity-Deserving Person (a person…
Study Goals The overarching goal of our research is to help Canadian health systems integrate equity in incident reporting and patient concerns (complaints) systems. Incident reporting and patient concerns systems are structured hospital processes for reporting, analyzing and addressing adverse events and patient concerns and contributing factors. However, these…
The conference is about practice, innovation and theory that embeds the patient/client voice in health and social care education. It is an opportunity to share examples of how health and social care education can be enriched by patient involvement. Over three days, participants will present examples of collaborations between educators…
The first five-year strategy of Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) is coming to completion in 2026 and we are currently in the process of refreshing our strategy for our next five years. We are reaching out to you as you have connected to our work through the Patient Safety, Equity and…
Do you or someone you care for take medications? Have you ever wondered if those medications are still safe and appropriate? Join us for Tips and Tools for Mindful Medication Use in Atlantic Canada, a free and interactive webinar offering information and strategies to help ensure medications are working as intended…
Accreditation Canada / Health Standards Organization is seeking individuals with experience in crisis intervention, mental health support services, and trauma informed care to join our Crisis and Distress Lines Technical Committee. The Crisis and Distress Lines Technical Committee (TC037) develops standards for crisis line services, supporting the nationwide…
Health Standards Organization (HSO) is seeking individuals with lived experience, policymakers, healthcare providers, leaders and researchers to join our Technical Committees: • Reproductive Health Technical Committee • Acute Care Technical Committee •…
Health Quality BC administers the Patient Voices Network. Using evidence-informed strategies, the Council shifts culture, improves clinical practice and advances person- and family-centred care to support high-quality care for every person in our province.
