Walk and Talk Improvement

Sep 09 2024 22 ep. 37 mins 1
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This All Ireland podcast aims to improve patient care by capturing the personal stories of people who work in and use health services regarding patient safety and quality improvement. The series is co-produced by patient partners and members of the Health and Social Care Quality Improvement (HSCQI) Northern Ireland and HSE National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate (NQPSD) teams.
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Making a diagnosis: the role of GPs with Dr John Brennan

Sep 09 2024 20 mins  
In part three of our World Patient Safety Day special, Dr John Fitzsimons speaks with Dr John Brennan on diagnosis from the perspective of a general practitioner (GP).Dr John Brennan is a GP and lead faculty for the Royal College of Physicians Ireland Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Improvement and Leadership in Healthcare. Hosted by: Dr John Fitzsimons Clinical Director (

Striving for diagnostic excellence with Dr Hardeep Singh

Sep 09 2024 20 mins  
In part two of our World Patient Safety Day special, Dr John Fitzsimons and Professor Eva Doherty speak with Dr Hardeep Singh on diagnostic excellence. Dr Singh is a Professor of Medicine at the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt) based at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr Singh is also the

The psychology of diagnosis with Professor Eva Doherty

Sep 09 2024 26 mins  
In this three part special, Dr John Fitzsimons speaks with international experts on the topic of diagnostic safety, the theme of the 2024 World Patient Safety Day.In part one, Professor Eva Doherty Eva speaks with us about the psychology of diagnoses, including the impact of cognitive biases and the human factors elements in the diagnostic process. Professor Eva Doherty is a clinic

My Health, My Voice: Matthew's story

Sep 09 2024 41 mins  
In episode 18 we hear a patient (Matthew) share their story after a receiving a sudden and unexpected diagnosis. Matthew shares his diagnostic journey as a young adult who had little experience with the healthcare system, to finding his voice and becoming more actively involved in his care.We also hear from GP Dr John Brennan. John shares the role of communications in helping to im

Leading quality and patient safety with Gerry Clerkin

Jul 30 2024 65 mins  
Gerry Clerkin has been leader in quality and patient safety in the healthcare system in Ireland for the past 22 years. He has worked in healthcare since 1980, when he commenced his training as a student psychiatric nurse.In this episode of Walk and Talk Improvement, we explore a lifetime of lessons with Gerry on caring for people, just culture and patient partnership. In

From Error to Excellence: a nurse's clinical audit journey

Jun 25 2024 47 mins  
Close your eyes and imagine this: You’re a surgical nurse in general theatre. It’s the end of a long shift and you’re scrubbed in for your last case. The surgeon has closed up the patient when you realise the instrument count is incorrect and the patient is now already in recovery. What do you do next?In episode 16, we hear from Teresa Donnelly, who shares how this incident i

Perfectionism and Patient Safety with Professor Eva Doherty

May 14 2024 31 mins  
What does perfectionism look like to you? At some point in our lives we all have experienced perfectionism in some way or another. In the extreme, perfectionist qualities can lead to significant stress and anxiety on the individual and on the team. In this episode, Professor Eva Doherty Eva speaks with us about perfectionism in the workplace and the impact it can have on ourse

Margaret Murphy - life with Kevin and the beginnings of patient partnership

Apr 16 2024 58 mins  
If you work in patient safety, you may have heard the name Margaret Murphy. She is one of the first patient partners in Ireland and has spent her life advocating for patients, their families and healthcare staff. Margaret is the External Lead Advisor for the WHO’s World Alliance for patient safety, a network of 400 patient safety champions from 52 countries. She is the founding m

Reducing and managing sepsis - what do you need to know as a healthcare professional?

Mar 22 2024 24 mins  
As a healthcare professional, you’ll likely have heard the public awareness campaign for sepsis. You may be wondering what are the latest resources and tools to help you identify or diagnose the symptoms of sepsis and what you can do to improve patient outcomes. Join our guest Denise McCarthy, Assistant Director of Nursing for Sepsis to hear more.Hosted by: Juanita

Could it be sepsis?

Mar 22 2024 39 mins  
What do you need to know about sepsis as a patient, carer or parent? How can you reduce your risk of getting sepsis? Join our guests Maeve Murphy, a busy working mother of three and a sepsis survivor and Denise McCarthy, an Assistant Director of Nursing for Sepsis, HSE to find out more.Hosted by: Juanita Guidera, Programme Manager - Staff Engagement for Quality, Nati