As Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW) 2025 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the powerful conversations, resources, and actions that have shaped this year's campaign. From October 27 to 31, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and communities across Canada came together under the theme “All Voices for Safer Care” to listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, and take action to make care safer for everyone.

Why We Participated

At the Chiropractic Association of Alberta, our commitment to patient safety is rooted in our belief that chiropractors play a vital role in delivering safe, competent, and trusted care. For the past two years, we've championed patient safety at the national level, engaging with thought leaders, researchers, and regulators to ensure chiropractic care continues to evolve in alignment with best practices.

Patient safety is more than a responsibility, it's a culture. It's about fostering environments where safety is prioritized, conversations are courageous, and every voice is heard.

Highlights from CPSW 2025

• Webinars:
  • From Awareness to Action: Beyond Harm, Toward Safer Care (English & French)
  • Taking Multiple Medications? 5 Questions to Ask
  • Patient Safety Culture: What's Your Role?
• Patient Safety Essentials Course: A free, self-paced online course from Healthcare Excellence Canada, offering six modules and 3 CCE credits to help providers strengthen their safety practices.
• Celebrating Everyday Safety Acts: A printable activity card encouraged reflection on the small, proactive behaviours that contribute to safer care.
• Right Care Challenge: A national initiative supporting teams working to reduce pressure on emergency departments and improve access to care.
• Safer Care in Action: Participants shared their safety stories and actions on social media using #SaferCareInAction and #CPSW2025, amplifying the voices of those making a difference.
• Printable Resources: Posters and reflection cards helped bring CPSW to life in clinics, offices, and community spaces.

Looking Ahead

CPSW 2025 reminded us that safer care is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're a provider, patient, caregiver, or community member, your voice matters. As we move forward, let's continue to build on the momentum of this week, celebrating everyday safety acts, sharing stories, and fostering a culture where care is not only competent but compassionate and safe.

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and supported this important initiative. Together, we are shaping a safer future for healthcare in Alberta and across Canada.

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