The Holt government introduced legislation this week aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care in New Brunswick’s health-care system.
Health Minister John Dornan said patient safety isn’t the responsibility of just one person or organization.
“It is a reflection of how the entire system works together,” the minister said in a statement.
“These amendments will help ensure we learn from patient safety incidents, share that knowledge, and take action to prevent them from happening again.”
A release from the Department of Health said some key elements of the legislation are:
- Clearer definitions for patient safety incidents
- Improved processes for reviewing serious incidents
- Expanded opportunities for joint reviews between health-care organizations
- Enhanced used of data to identify trends and guide improvements
It would also establish a provincial advisory committee on quality of care and patient safety.
