W21C Patient Safety Podcast

By W21C Podcast Team

This podcast is about patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare, and is produced with the support of W21C - a research and innovation centre in the Cumming School of Medicine at the Univers... more

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How many episodes does W21C Patient Safety Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

W21C Patient Safety Podcast episodes:

May 07, 2015Episode 40: Online Clinical Pathway
In this episode Dr. Wes Jackson gives a detailed description of the online CKD clinical pathway.
After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
Recognize the criteria for Chronic Kidney Disease targeted testing

Identify the tests that should be ordered

Know how to diagnose, manage and refer with the Online CKD Clinical Pathway
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10min
April 02, 2015Episode 39: Red Flag Warning Signs in Headache
In this episode Dr. Jeptha Davenport provides the definition of migraine, the meaning of ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ headaches, and a list of 'red flag' features to recognize life-threatening headaches.
After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
Name the most common types of headache brought to medical attention

Discuss reasons to correctly identify different types of headaches

List ‘red flag features’ of headache in 4 large groups

Feel confident in planning management of ‘red flag’ headaches (including referral)
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14min
March 07, 2015Episode 38: Pressure Ulcers
In this episode Dr. Chester Ho discusses pressure ulcers and their causes, costs, prevention and management.
After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to:
Recognize that pressure ulcers are common and under-recognized as a patient safety issue.

Pressure ulcers are largely preventable and are indicative of patient quality of care.

Pressure ulcers are expensive to treat and cause great discomfort to patients, decreasing quality of life.
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12min
February 06, 2015Episode 37: Built Environment Design
In this episode Jonas Shultz discusses how the built environment affects patient safety and patient outcomes.
After hearing this episode listeners will be able to:
Describe how the build environment affects patient safety

Outline approaches to involve healthcare providers and patients in the design process

Advocate for the use of patient simulation in mock-ups to make evidence based design decisions
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10min
January 10, 2015Episode 36: Choosing Wisely Canada
In this episode Dr. Bhatia explains the harms associated with the over utilization of low value care, a type of care that provides little benefit to the patient and increases costs for the health system. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
Recognize low value are as an issue affecting fiscal sustainability of the health care system

Appreciate measures for reducing low value testing

Discuss Choosing Wisely Canada with in depth knowledge of the campaign
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35min
November 29, 2014Episode 35: Deprescribing in the Care of Older Patients
In this episode Dr. Dave Hogan introduces the concept of "deprescribing" which is defined as carefully getting patients off some of the medications.
After hearing this episode listeners will be able to:
Define the concept of "deprescribing" and evaluate its potential benefits in older patients

Identify opportunities to review a patient's drug regimen

Consider a prudent approach to withdrawing medications
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10min
October 23, 2014Episode 34: Antibiotics Stewardship
In this episode Dr. John Conly highlights the importance of antibiotic stewardship, which is the appropriate and optimal use of antibiotics in outpatient and inpatient settings. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
Understand the importance of antibiotic resistance

Evaluate the messages to improve their own antibiotic stewardship

Consider possible actions to take for a wise use of antibiotics
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14min
September 26, 2014Episode 33: Comparing Adverse Events in Hip Replacement
In this episode Dr. Deborah Marshall and Karen MacDonald discuss how the lack of consistent outcomes, adverse event definitions and non-standardized measures challenges their ability to compare outcomes between total hip replacement and a newer technology called hip resurfacing. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
Understand the importance of being critical when reviewing the literature

Make valid comparisons by using standardized, comparative outcomes

Evaluate the need of joint replacement registries
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16min
August 29, 2014Episode 32: Research and Education in an Evidence Based Ambulance Design Study
In this episode Brent Thorkelson, a Registered Paramedic and Senior Staff Development Officer with AHS EMS, joins us to talk about an ambulance design study conducted in collaboration with the W21C and Auto 21.
After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
List the benefits of pairing research and education in a simulation program

Describe how an efficient work environment can enhance patient safety in the ambulance context

Comprehend the challenges practitioners face when trying to provide appropriate medical care within the confines of an ambulance compartment
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18min
July 25, 2014Episode 31: Patient and Family Centred Care as a Strategy to Increase Safety
In this episode Dr. Selena Au defines PFCC and highlights its importance by sharing a case in which a young girl experienced a tragic adverse event that could have been prevented by better use of family centred care. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:
Define patient and family centred care

Describe a situation where the healthcare system could become safer by integrating PFCC

List the lessons learned from Josie King's story

Describe Condition H
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16min

FAQs about W21C Patient Safety Podcast:

How many episodes does W21C Patient Safety Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.