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Health Quality BC Our Vision is High-Quality & Sustainable Health Care, Every Day, Every Time, for Everyone in BC. Collection notice: https://hqbc.ca/smcn

Our work leads to better health care for British Columbians. Using evidence-informed strategies, we advance person- and family-centred care, shift culture and improve clinical practice to support high-quality care for every person in our province. Collection notice: http://ow.ly/nUPY50BifZV

World Sepsis Day is September 13, and it’s a timely reminder that recognizing sepsis early and responding quickly can ma...
09/11/2026

World Sepsis Day is September 13, and it’s a timely reminder that recognizing sepsis early and responding quickly can make a critical difference.

Health care teams across BC now have updated adult sepsis guidelines, tools and resources that reflect the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign international guidelines and the latest clinical evidence.

The updates are designed to support timely recognition, management and care for people with sepsis across the province.

Recognize sepsis early. Respond quickly. Save lives.

Explore the updated guidelines and resources: https://hqbc.ca/4xPwJf7

Who comes to mind when you look through the BC Quality Awards categories?Take a look through this year’s 10 award catego...
09/08/2026

Who comes to mind when you look through the BC Quality Awards categories?

Take a look through this year’s 10 award categories and think about the individuals and teams you’ve seen making a meaningful difference in health care across BC.

One of those categories could be the perfect fit for someone whose work deserves to be recognized.

Explore the categories and get inspired to nominate: https://hqbc.ca/4iMW0lu

Nominations close September 18, 2026.

Reducing administrative burdens in health care takes more than one kind of expertise.It takes people who can improve com...
09/02/2026

Reducing administrative burdens in health care takes more than one kind of expertise.

It takes people who can improve complex systems. And people who can help others understand, connect with and act on that work.

Right now, we’re hiring for both, with three opportunities to do meaningful work from right here in BC.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿
Bring strategy, creativity and strong communications skills to an important, high-profile area of our work. You’ll help shape how we communicate about reducing administrative burdens in health care, while developing strategies, creating content and collaborating with teams and partners across BC.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄
Help improve clinical workflows and develop solutions that reduce administrative burdens in health care. We’re hiring for two positions: one permanent and one temporary to March 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀?

• Meaningful work: Contribute to work with the potential to make a real difference for health care providers and the health system.
• Collaborative people: Work with colleagues and partners who bring different perspectives and expertise.
• Room to grow: Build your skills through learning and professional development.
• Flexibility: Flexible work options that support work-life balance.

Applications close September 21, 2026.

Could one of these opportunities be your next move? Explore the roles and apply: https://hqbc.ca/3Zk4Bkz

Know someone who would be a great fit? Send this their way.

Curious about the Teamwork & Communication Action Series and whether it’s right for your team?Join our information sessi...
09/01/2026

Curious about the Teamwork & Communication Action Series and whether it’s right for your team?

Join our information session on September 17 to connect directly with program staff, learn what the series involves and get your questions answered in real time.

This free, virtual learning series helps clinical teams build stronger communication, teamwork and collaboration through practical learning, coaching and activities.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the slides and recording afterward.

Information session: September 17, 2026
Applications close: September 25, 2026

Come find out if TCAS could be the next step for your team: https://hqbc.ca/4yzL8fF

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.It’s a time to remember those who have lost their lives to toxic drug pois...
08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.

It’s a time to remember those who have lost their lives to toxic drug poisonings (or overdose), acknowledge the grief of those who loved them and take action to prevent further harm.

Across BC, health care professionals have opportunities every day to reduce substance use-related harms and support safer, more respectful care.

We’ve brought together practical resources to support that work, including tools and guidance on respectful language, evidence-informed care, harm reduction, data and where to access support.

Explore the collection and choose a resource that is relevant to your work, share it with your team and consider how you can put that learning into practice today: https://hqbc.ca/4yaGyUC

Join us for Beyond Survival: A Sepsis Symposium for Systems, Science and Recovery, a four-part virtual series running th...
08/27/2026

Join us for Beyond Survival: A Sepsis Symposium for Systems, Science and Recovery, a four-part virtual series running throughout September that explores how we can strengthen sepsis care across BC.

Presented by Health Quality BC, Critical Care BC, Emergency Care BC and Child Health BC, the series brings together clinicians, researchers, quality improvement leaders, patients and families to explore evidence, leading practices, lived experience and opportunities to improve outcomes.

Each session explores a different part of the sepsis care journey:

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭 | 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁
Explore the impact and burden of sepsis from patient, provincial and global perspectives, along with current initiatives and opportunities to strengthen care across the continuum.

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 | 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
Follow the patient journey from prehospital care through the emergency department, with a focus on early recognition and management, clinical guidelines, quality improvement and lived experience. The session will also profile the release of the updated BC Adult Sepsis Guidelines.

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮 | 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀
Look beyond the acute illness to survivorship, patient- and family-centred care, recovery after critical illness and emerging research shaping the future of sepsis prevention, treatment and recovery.

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵 | 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Explore the unique challenges of recognizing, treating and recovering from pediatric sepsis, including the latest evidence, emerging trends and provincial data.

With World Sepsis Day on September 13, the series is an opportunity to learn from different perspectives and consider how we can support earlier intervention, stronger care and better outcomes.

The first webinar is September 1. Register for one or all four sessions: https://hqbc.ca/4gZ4OT1

Sometimes improving care means introducing something new.And sometimes, it means knowing what to stop.Join us, September...
08/25/2026

Sometimes improving care means introducing something new.

And sometimes, it means knowing what to stop.

Join us, September 16, 2026, for the next Quality Café: When Less is More: Why De-implementation Matters in Quality Improvement to explore how consciously reducing or eliminating programs, services and practices that are no longer serving their purpose can be an important part of quality improvement.

You’ll learn what de-implementation is, why it matters and key considerations for putting it into practice.

Hear from Christina Krause, CEO of Health Quality BC, and Kris Vanhaecht, professor at KU Leuven in Belgium.

Register today: https://hqbc.ca/3SpXB68

Are you looking to elevate Your Team’s Performance and Improve Patient Quality and Safety Outcomes? Applications are now...
08/24/2026

Are you looking to elevate Your Team’s Performance and Improve Patient Quality and Safety Outcomes?

Applications are now open for the next Teamwork & Communication Action Series (TCAS), running from November 2026 to April 2027.

This free, virtual and interactive series helps clinical teams strengthen the practical skills and behaviours that support communication, collaboration, team culture, well-being and patient care.

Through learning sessions, coaching calls and hands-on activities, your team will build skills together and put new approaches into practice.

As one recent participant shared:
“There feels like there is more unity in the team and improved communication. I smile when I hear our team members using language or strategies from our action series experience.”

Ready to strengthen how your team works together?

Apply by September 25, 2026: https://hqbc.ca/46gt7Yd

One month to go! Nominations for the BC Quality Awards close September 18, 2026. If you know a person or team making a m...
08/18/2026

One month to go! Nominations for the BC Quality Awards close September 18, 2026.

If you know a person or team making a meaningful difference in health care, we invite you to submit a nomination. Give the work the spotlight it deserves!

Each nomination is reviewed by a diverse panel of health system leaders, patient partners and improvement experts. Winners receive a $2,500 sponsorship to support and share learning from their projects or to invest in ongoing development.

Start your nomination at https://hqbc.ca/4vkDpzY

Be Indigenous Patient- and Family-CentredDiscover why this principle is important, see examples of actions already taken...
08/11/2026

Be Indigenous Patient- and Family-Centred

Discover why this principle is important, see examples of actions already taken by BC's regional health authorities and regulatory bodies, and learn how you can put the principle into practice in your own context.

Download Sharing Concerns: Principles to Guide the Development of an Indigenous Patient Feedback Process: https://hqbc.ca/4m3E0RH

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