OCTOBER 2024
EDITION 35
APPLIED SAFETY AND QUALITY PROGRAM
Would you like to make a difference in your workplace to improve the quality of care delivered to patients and consumers, as well as develop your skills and knowledge to apply patient safety and quality improvement in everyday practice? Delivered in partnership with the Clinical Excellence Commission, the program is currently the highest- level learning offering under the Safety and Quality Essentials Pathway, building staff capability in healthcare safety and quality to an adept level (see page 4) Delivered over 12 months, the Applied Safety and Quality Program will enable participants to: Apply safety and quality tools and methods to influence workplace culture and improve patient outcomes. Lead an improvement project that aligns with strategic goals, ensuring tangible contributions to local priorities. Complete practical workplace activities and reflections to reinforce their learning and role- modelling behaviours. Participants will gain vital skills that are needed for current and future leaders. These include: Systems thinking for understanding complex healthcare environments. Facilitation skills, including navigating change and transitions. The ability to identify and manage clinical risks and gaps. Data analysis skills to assess local safety and quality. Enhanced stakeholder engagement and team effectiveness to foster high-reliability care. Mindfulness and wellbeing techniques for sustained professional resilience. More on page 4 Notably, upon successful completion of the program, graduates will earn credits towards relevant postgraduate courses with partner universities.
“Participating in the Applied Safety and Quality Program has been an immensely rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. I greatly appreciated the program’s structured and insightful approach to patient safety, risk management, mindfulness training and continuous quality improvement. The course was not only engaging but also highly practical, providing me with tools that I can apply in my daily work. On a personal level, it has sharpened my attention to detail, strengthened my sense of accountability, and made me more proactive in identifying potential risks before they escalate. I now feel more confident making critical decisions that prioritise patient safety and healthcare quality. Professionally, the program not only deepened my understanding of improvement science but also significantly enhanced my facilitation skills, enabling me to lead more effective meetings and training sessions. Additionally, the program has bolstered my leadership abilities, helping me promote a culture of safety and teamwork within my organisation. I’ve gained valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, and implementing evidence-based practices, all of which have improved my ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments like IPAC. The knowledge and confidence I’ve gained from this program will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on my career and the quality of care I deliver." Testimonial by Biny Mathews, CNC Infection Prevention and Control (Applied Safety and Quality Program Graduate 2023 cohort).
Download the application form and FAQ to find out more.
Applications close 8 November 2024
For inquiries, contact: NSLHD-SQEP@health.nsw.gov.au
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