Watch the Spring / Summer 2023 series of QPS TalkTime on the NQPSD YouTube channel. Details and a link to each webinar are below.
QPS TalkTime No.1: How do we provide safe care in today's context? Dr. Suzette Woodward
On the first QPS TalkTime of 2023 we were joined by Dr. Suzette Woodward. Suzette a former paediatric intensive care nurse, Suzette has worked in the NHS for over 40 years with 20 years focusing on patient safety. She has more recently been an advisor to a variety of national and international bodies and a Board member at the National Patient Safety Agency and NHS Resolution. In this QPS TalkTime we explores the impact of behaviours like incivility and bullying and on safety and the potential solutions. Suzette also speaks about psychological safety and safety II.
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QPS TalkTime No. 2: Building a health Learning System, Tom Foley
On the Second QPS TalkTime of the series we were joined by Tom Foley. Tom is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in the HSE. He is also the Principal Investigator on the Health Foundation funded, Learning Healthcare Project at Newcastle University. Until 2020, he was Senior Clinical Lead for data at NHS Digital, where he had clinical responsibility for the English national data collections. Before moving home, Tom worked with NHS England, NHSX, Health Education England, the Care Quality Commission and the General Medical Council. He contributed to many of the recent English Health IT strategies and has conducted policy reviews for various organisations. Prior to training in Medicine, Tom was a Management Consultant with PwC in Belfast. He is passionate about the sociotechnical challenges to realising the potential of Learning Health Systems.
QPS TalkTime No.3: Explore the Prospectus of QPS Education and Learning Programmes 2023
On QPS TalkTime No.3 we explored the prospectus of QPS Education and Learning Programmes 2023 and what opportunities are available to those who wish to expand their Quality and Patient safety knowledge. During the webinar we ran 13 breakout sessions each focusing on different aspects of the prospectus. Unfortunately due to technical reasons we are unable to share all 13 breakout rooms however in the above video you can watch Dr. Mary Browne and Veronica Hanlon from QPS Education provide an overview of the prospectus and learn how the document can benefit you and your team. You can find out more information on the Prospectus of Quality & Patient Safety Education and Learning Programmes: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/nqps...
QPS TalkTime No 4: How do you work in a system while improving it? Dr John Brennan
On QPS TalkTime No.4 we were heard stories about QI Programmes taking place in community settings in Ireland.
We were delighted to welcome:
- Dr. John Brennan, General Practitioner, ISQua fellow & board Member
- Elaine Harrington, Senior Physiotherapist
- Fiona McMorrow, Senior Occupational Therapist
- Dawn Tyner, Community Healthcare Network Manager
- Dr. Ahmeda Ali, General Practitioner
QPS TalkTime Live from the International Collaborative Workshop
Watch back on our QPS TalkTime Special, Live from the International Collaborative Workshop on ‘Implementation of the HSE’s Patient safety strategy 2019-2024.
We where delighted to welcome:
- Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite, ISQua President
- Dr. Orla Healy, National Clinical Director of the Quality and Patient Safety Directorate in the HSE
- Dr. Ezequiel Garcia Elorrio, ISQua President Elect
- Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Ireland
QPS TalkTime No 5: Narrative Medicine in Practice, Dr. Muiris Houston
On this QPS TalkTime we are delighted to welcome Dr. Muiris Houston who is a Medical Writer and Health Analyst, Consultant Occupational Physician and Adjunct Prof in Narrative Based Medicine in Trinity College Dublin. Muiris explores what narrative medicine is, how stories in heathcare improve care and patient safety and how you can use this approach in your work.
QPS TalkTime No 6: Safer Surgeries...Steps to reduce risk of harm
On this QPS TalkTime we looked out at how we can make surgeries safer. We were joined by a fantastic panel who discussed the revision and new stages within the HSE Policy for Safe Surgery 2022, Introduction of a new HSELand E-learning prorgamme, pilot adapting templates for the new briefing and debriefing stages of the policy within Ireland East Hospital Group operating departments and the new Unexpected Intraoperative Life Threatening Haemorrhage (NCEC NCG No29) poster coming to theatres around the country.
We are joined by:
- Aileen O'Brien - Assistant Director of Nursing, National Clinical Programme for Anaesthesia
- Anne Jones - Nurse Lead for Quality and Patient Safety Improvement, Ireland East Hospital Group
- Dr. Joan Power - Consultant Haematologist
- Miriam Kennedy - Guideline Development Group Project Manager
- Brice Antao - Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Paediatric Network Lead with Children’s Health Ireland
QPS TalkTime No 7: Patient Partnerships
On this QPS TalkTime we hear about the HSE Patient Partners and benefits of getting patients involved. You will also hear first hand of what it's like to be a Patient Partner and how to get involved.
We were joined by:
- Mila Whelan - Partnering with Patients, Operational Performance & Integration
- Patrick James Power - Member of the HSE National Patient Representative Panel
- Nicola Williams - Partnering with People who Use Health Services Programme
- Brid Ryan - Clinical Lead ePharmacy
QPS TalkTime No 8: Patient Safety together at Tipperary University Hospital
On the 8th QPS TalkTime of the Spring/Summer series we went Live from Tipperary University Hospital where we heard about some of the fantastic Quality Improvement work taking place. Thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their work.
QPS TalkTime No 9: The power of storytelling in Quality and Patient Safety
This QPS TalkTime dives into the Power of Storytelling in Quality and Patient Safety. We learn about the tools and resources available to support you to capture and use Patient Stories and Staff Stories as well as the benefits of using stories in your work.
We are joined by:
- Loretta Jenkins: General Manager in Incident Management, National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate
- Ger Kilkelly: Quality and Patient Safety Advisor
- Jacqui Browne: Member of the Safety and Quality Committee of HSE Board
- Dr. Gemma Moore: Qualitative Research and Evaluation, National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate
QPS TalkTime No 10: Safeguarding Older Persons
On this QPS TalkTime we learn about Safeguarding Older Persons. Our expert panel provide an insight into what older persons abuse is and how to recognise the signs. We also learn what you can do if you have concerns.
We are joined by:
- Geraldine Jolley, Regional Co-ordinator Sage Advocacy Midland Area
- Bernie McNally, Chair Independent Review Panel (Safeguarding extreme end – governance review)
- Tim Hanly, GM HSE National Safeguarding Office
The topic of Safeguarding may be difficult for some viewers.
QPS TalkTime No 11: Psychologically safe leadership with Anna Burhouse
On the last QPS TalkTime of the Spring / Summer Series 2023 we are delighted to be joined by Anna Burhouse who explores what it means to be a Psychologically Safe Leader.