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Published: 16 January 2026

Prospectus of Quality and Patient Safety Education and Learning Programmes 2026

Cover image of the HSE National Quality and Patient Safety Prospectus of Quality and Patient Safety Education and Learning Programmes 2026.

We are delighted to share the 2026 QPS Prospectus of Education and Learning Programmes. This year we have re-formatted the Prospectus to align with the six core topics outlined in the Quality and Patient Safety Competency Navigator which are:

  1. Safety, Risk and Incident Management
  2. Partnering with People
  3. Quality and Patient Safety Culture
  4. Sustainability
  5. Communications, Teaming and Systems
  6. Quality Improvement and Clinical Audit

Prospectus of Quality and Patient Safety Education and Learning Programmes 2026 (PDF, 164 Pages, 6.37 MB)

"As the National Clinical Lead for Quality and Patient Safety (QPS), I encourage you to use both the QPS Competency Navigator and this Prospectus in planning your personal and professional development for the year ahead. These resources will help you to develop your quality and patient safety knowledge and skills"

Dr Orla Healy – National Clinical Lead for Quality and Patient Safety

What is the QPS Competency Navigator?

The award winning Quality and Patient Safety Competency Navigator is a self-assessment tool. It will help you identify and develop the key competencies needed to provide safe and quality care. It will also sign-post you to relevant educational resources and learning opportunities.

Access the QPS Competency Navigator (PDF, 162 Pages, 7.76 MB)

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