Patient Safety Events

Patient Safety Coordinators Contact Information:
Tara Roberts or 204-903-5344
Pam Gunn or 204-903-7762

How to Report Patient Safety Events

Reporting of any type of event is not about blame. It is about system learning so that we can recommend safeguards to further prevent similar/future events from re-occurring. (also see Critical Incidents)

Policies, Forms & Resources

Safety Event Reporting
Safety Event Report Form
Management of Near Miss and Occurrence Checklist
Safety Event Report Resource Guide
Occurrence Data Request Guideline
Occurrence Data Request Form
The Apology Act
Tool for Guided Learning and Discussion

Also see Quality, Planning & Performance policies & forms

Learning Opportunities

Safety Event Report Self-learning

See more learning opportunities

Critical Incidents

Policies, Forms & Resources

Disclosure Process – Critical Incidents
Management of a Critical Occurrence Checklist
Disclosure Record for Clients/Patients & Families
Access brochures below:

Health provider discussing critical incident with a client

Health care provider speaking to a client

Patient Safety Learning Advisories (PSLAs) are de-identified summaries of a Critical Incident reviews to share lessons learned across the region.

PSLAs

Mandatory Reporting & Duty to Warn

Policies, Forms & Resources

Mandatory Reporting
Duty to Warn Guideline
Duty to Warn Guideline Form
Duty to Warn Guideline Checklist
Gunshot and Stab Wound Mandatory Reporting Form
Management of a Gunshot and Stab Wound Checklist
Management of Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth Checklist
Serious Injury Report (MACY) Form
Management of Suspected Adult Abuse and Neglect Checklist
Management of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Checklist
Management of a Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infection Checklist
Management of Reportable Diseases and Conditions Checklist
Management of Reportable Diseases and Conditions Checklist