AOHC Site Feed

This webinar is presented by Healthcare Excellence Canada to support participation in this year's Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW).

CPSW takes place across Canada from October 28 - November 1. Healthcare Excellence Canada is hosting a series of webinars to help organizations get prepared.

This webinar is the first in the series. It will explore how to broaden your understanding of healthcare harm through the use of an activity card with your teams to stimulate reflection and action, together. 

# What will this webinar cover?

•  Understanding what healthcare harm is
• Step-by-step instructions on how to host the Broadening our understanding of healthcare harm activity
• Insights and experiences from healthcare leaders that have facilitated the activity in the past
• An opportunity to ask questions and share information

This research forum is presented by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. 

Engage with health care professionals from around the world at the IHI Forum in Orlando, Florida, December 8–11, 2024. Experience powerful keynotes, insightful sessions, workshops, networking, and much more over four days of health care improvement in action. Secure your spot and save $300 off general conference admission by registering now! 

The IHI Forum brings together an international group of experts, innovators, and thought leaders to present on the most pressing issues in health care. Participate in sessions, talks, and workshops on: 

• Building Improvement Capability 
• Patient and Workforce Safety 
• Health Equity 
• Artificial Intelligence and Technology 
• And much more!  See all the topic tracks here.

Join world-renowned infectious disease specialist and trusted advisor to seven US presidents Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with a growing list of change-making leaders from across the field of health care. This series of rousing keynotes is guaranteed to inspire action!

The Forum program will be released soon. Select from more than 150 sessions with 500 presenters in dozens of disciplines across the health care spectrum. 

# Attend With a Group 

Maximize your organization’s improvement gains with a team retreat to the IHI Forum. We’ve added a suite of group benefits to this year’s program, including priority seating, logistical support, reserved huddle space, and even extra coffee!

# Apply for a Scholarship

Qualifying attendees and institutions are eligible for scholarships to the IHI Forum. Apply by October 13, 2024. 

# Poster submissions

Present the improvement work you and your organization have been doing to an active and highly engaged audience. 

This in-person conference is presented by Addictions and Mental Health Ontario.

AMHO is returning to an in-person conference in Toronto on October 21st & 22nd, 2024 at the Hilton Toronto.

Learn more about the latest research, trends, and best practices in the field of mental health and addictions. Through seminars, panel discussions, and vibrant presentations, attendees will gain valuable insights into the changing landscape of mental health and addictions, including treatment approaches, prevention strategies, and emerging technologies.

This year’s conference will bring together professionals, researchers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience from diverse backgrounds and organizations. Use this opportunity to network with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, collaborate on future projects, and establish meaningful, professional connections.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and systemic factors influencing the mental health and addictions landscape, empowering them to advocate for policy changes, community resources, and support services that address the needs of individuals in their community.

This event is presented by Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) at University Health Network. 

# Save the date. Submit an abstract. Register. Attend.

The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) initiative at the University Health Network (UHN) is hosting the hybrid (in-person and virtual) PiPER Research Day on October 9, 2024, at the Guild Inn Estate. This year’s theme focuses on Neurodiversity and Inclusion. Attendees will share, network, and gain practical information about patient engagement in research through keynotes, poster sessions, interactive workshops, storysharing sessions, and an art exhibit. 

PiPER Research Day is a chance for researchers, patient partners, students, and others to gather in-person, build relationships, share success stories and exchange the latest information while promoting and strengthening the current practices of patient engagement in research. PiPER Research Day offers an opportunity to network and engage with diverse people involved in patient-engaged research from various settings, organizations, and program areas across Canada.

# PiPER Research Day will highlight speakers, discussions, and research on the following topics:

• Neurodiversity and Inclusion
• Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Allyship (IDEAA)
• Deepening Practices, Approaches, and Considerations
• Building Capacity for Partnership:
• Measuring Engagement & Impact

# Who should attend?

PiPER Research Day is an opportunity for anyone working in health research who is interested in achieving the common goal of building relationships with, and engaging patients, family members, and caregivers in research. PiPER Research Day may be of particular interest to:

• Patients, family members, or caregiver partners
• Health care leaders
• Academic and community-based researchers
• Research professionals
• Students and trainees

# How to participate

• Submit an idea for a workshop 
  • Workshop proposals by August 6 
  • In-person posters, oral presentations, interactive panels/fireside chats, and Researcher-Stream Lived Experience Storysharing by August 20
  • Art and Lived Experience Storysharing submissions by September 3
  • Learn more here about requirements and how to submit. 
  • Submit your idea here.
• Register now to attend virtually or in person
  • Register attend in person ($150) 
  • Register here to attend virtually ($100)