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2009 Releases

Nov 6, 2009

Patient Safety Forum Gives Public and Caregivers the Chance to have Their Say in Balancing Risk and Safety in Long Term Care

For Immediate Release

Nov 6, 2009 (Winnipeg, MB): On November 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (Institute) will host a public forum centered around Long Term Care (LTC). The event is co-sponsored by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).

Balancing the need for autonomy and safety is a significant challenge when providing long term care services to older persons. Policies and regulations intended to ensure patient safety can conflict with an individual’s or their family’s ability to make the choices they prefer. Click here to learn more >>>

November 4, 2009

New Resources Launched to Enhance Patient Safety across Province

Winnipeg, Canada – New resources were launched today to help patients and families know what to expect if a critical incident occurs, announced Health Minister Theresa Oswald in partnership with the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety, Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute. Click here to download

Lancement de nouvelles ressources pour améliorer la sécurité des patients dans toute la province

Winnipeg, Canada – Mme Theresa Oswald, ministre de la santé du Manitoba, annonce le lancement aujourd’hui, en partenariat avec l’Institut pour la sécurité des patients du Manitoba, les offices régionaux de la santé du Manitoba et l’Institut canadien pour la sécurité des patients, de nouvelles ressources pour informer les patients et leur famille de ce à quoi ils peuvent s’attendre dans l’éventualité de la survenue d’un incident critique. Cliquez ici pour télécharger …

October 19-23, 2009
The Power of One – Your Role in Infection Control
National Infection Control Week

Manitoba’s Infection Control Week is focused on the role YOU have in infection control. The week is being led by the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA) Manitoba Chapter with the support of the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety.

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Nov 12, 2009 - Patient Safety Forum
Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety Announces a Patient Safety Forum on Balancing Risk and Safety in Long Term Care

For Immediate Release

September 11, 2009 (Winnipeg, MB): On November 12, 2009, the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (Institute) will host a public forum centered around Long Term Care (LTC) for Manitoba Seniors. The event is co-sponsored by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).

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Nov 12, 2009 - Forum sur la sécurité des patients

L’Institut pour la sécurité des patients du Manitoba annonce la tenue d’un forum sur la sécurité des patients qui traite de l’équilibre entre les risques et la sécurité en matière de soins de longue durée

Pour diffusion immédiate
Le 11 septembre 2009 — Winnipeg (Manitoba). Le 12 novembre 2009, l’Institut pour la sécurité des patients du Manitoba (ISPM) organisera un forum public axé sur les soins de longue durée des aînés manitobains.
L’événement est co-parrainé par l’Office régional de la santé de Winnipeg (ORSW).

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2008 Releases

October 4, 2008

Infection Prevention and Control: Clean It Up
National Infection Control Week – October 20-24th , 2008
“Clean It Up: Stop the spread of AROs” is the theme of this year’s National Infection Control Week, October 20th to 24th, 2008. Manitoba’s Infection Control Week is being led by the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA) Manitoba Chapter with the support of the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (MIPS). Click here to learn more.

September 25, 2008

Canadian Patient Safety Week 2008 - News Release
Knowledge is the Best Medicine. Ask. Talk. Listen.
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June 2, 2008

Medication Card News Release (English , French )

Media Backgrounders

May 22, 2008
Consistent, Clearer Language Heart of Province - Wide Patient Safety

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le 22 mai 2008
L’utilisation d’un langage clair et uniforme est au coeur d’une nouvelle initiative provinciale en matière de sécurité des patients.

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2007 Releases

October 9, 2007
Infection Prevention and Control: Practice and Participate
National Infection Control Week – October 15 – 19, 2007

La prévention et le contrôle des infections : occupez-vous-en!
Semaine nationale de la prévention des infections – 15-19 octobre 2007

October 5, 2007
English versions

Healthcare Is a Team Effort between Patients and All Caregivers: The Best Decisions Are Made Together
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Institute’s Patient Advisory Committee Embraces Enhanced Communications Between Patients, Families and Practitioners as an Important Tool to Improve Patient Safety
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French versions

Les soins de santé sont un effort collectif des patients et de tous les fournisseurs de soins : les meilleures décisions sont prises en collaboration. (MS Word, Adobe pdf)

Le Comité consultatif des patients de l’Institut favorise l’amélioration de la communication entre les patients, leurs familles et leurs fournisseurs de soins de santé à titre d’outil important d’amélioration de la sécurité des patients (MS Word, Adobe pdf)

October 4, 2007
CANADIAN PATIENT SAFETY WEEK - MANITOBA PRESS RELEASE
Healthcare Is a Team Effort between Patients and All Caregivers: The Best Decisions Are Made Together

Les soins de santé sont un effort collectif des patients et de tous les fournisseurs de soins : les meilleures décisions sont prises en collaboration.

Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety Advisory Committee
Institute’s Patient Advisory Committee Embraces Enhanced Communications Between Patients, Families and Practitioners as an Important Tool to Improve Patient Safety

January 9, 2007
Patient Safety Campaign Launched in Manitoba: Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety Tells Manitobans: It’s Safe to Ask

Lancement d’une campagne sur la sécurité des patients au Manitoba: L’Institut manitobain sur la sécurité des patients vous rappelle que : Vous avez le droit de poser des questions