Study Guide
Patient Safety Def -
Quality Care Def - The degree to which health care services for individuals and populations
increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current
professional knowledge.
Unintended harm occurs in a Canadian Hospital or home care setting every ... - 1 minutes
and 14 seconds, someone dies
Patient Safety incidents are the ... - third leading cause of death in Canada
What are the 5 Goals of the Canadian Quality & Patient Safety Framework? - 1. People-
centred Care
2. Safe Care
3. Accessible Care
4. Appropriate Care
5. Integrated Care
What is the Objective of People Centred Care( goal 1)? - People using health services are
equal partners in planning, developing, and monitoring care to make sure it meets their
needs and to achieve the best outcomes
- Health services are holistic, dignified & respectful
- All care is co-designed with pts & providers
- Pt & providers have positive experiences
What is the Objective of Safe Care (Goal 2)? - Health services are safe and free from
preventable harm