Canadian Patient Safety Officer Course. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Canadian Patient Safety Officer Course. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Canada Meeting/Conference
 
• Published March 2016

Canadian Patient Safety Officer Course.

Canadian Patient Safety Institute. May 31–June 3, 2016; The Westin, Ottawa, ON

Patient safety officers serve a distinct role in establishing and leading improvement initiatives in hospitals. This session provides an introduction to key concepts, strategies, and tools to support individuals responsible for patient safety activities in their organization.

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