Walk and Talk Improvement

Walk and Talk Improvement
Podcast Description
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 (NQPS) teams.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as patient safety, healthcare quality improvement, and personal stories from both health service users and professionals. Specific episodes highlight topics like nursing quality-care metrics with Dr Anne Gallen, the diagnostic process with Dr John Brennan, and patient partnership advocacy with Margaret Murphy, showcasing the multifaceted challenges and advancements in healthcare.

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 (NQPS) teams.
In this episode 22, we speak with Dr Anne Gallen. Anne is a pioneer who spearheaded the introduction of nursing and midwifery quality-care metrics in Ireland.
These metrics provide an indication of the quality of the fundamentals of nursing and midwifery care. They enable quality improvement along with accountability for care.
Anne is Area Director of Nursing & Midwifery Planning and Development for Dublin and Midlands with the HSE Office of Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD).
Hosted by: Dr Maureen Flynn, Director of Nursing and the Quality and Patient Safety Lead for the ONMSD.
Co-produced by: Sheema Lughmani, HSE National Quality and Patient Safety.

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