In this episode of the Walk and Talk Improvement podcast, we are joined by Donald M. Berwick, one of the leading scholars, teachers, and advocates in the world for the continual improvement of health care systems. Don shares his extensive experience and insights on leadership, intrinsic motivation, and quality improvement. The discussion delves into systemic issues in healthcare and the ongoing journey of improvement. Don also highlights our interconnectedness, the potential of leaders to foster collaboration and continuous learning, and the power of our collective efforts to improve health and social care services.

We hope you enjoy our latest Walk and Talk Improvement Podcast: Healing Healthcare: Quality is Goodness with special guest Don Berwick.

Please share your thoughts about this episode by emailing us on qps.connect@hse.ie.

Hosted by: Dr. John Fizsimons and Juanita Guidera.

Dr. John Fitzsimons, Clinical Director for QI, National Quality and Patient Safety and Consultant Paediatrician,

Juanita Guidera, Programme Manager, National Quality and Patient Safety, Health Service Executive

Produced by: Juanita Guidera, National Quality and Patient Safety, HSE and GK Media.

In this episode 22, we speak with Dr Anne Gallen. Anne is a pioneer who spearheaded the introduction of nursing and midwifery quality-care metrics in Ireland.

These metrics provide an indication of the quality of the fundamentals of nursing and midwifery care. They enable quality improvement along with accountability for care.

Anne is Area Director of Nursing & Midwifery Planning and Development for Dublin and Midlands with the HSE Office of Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD).

Hosted by: Dr Maureen Flynn, Director of Nursing and the Quality and Patient Safety Lead for the ONMSD.

Co-produced by: Sheema Lughmani, HSE National Quality and Patient Safety.

In part three of our World Patient Safety Day special, Dr John Fitzsimons speaks with Dr John Brennan on diagnosis from the perspective of a general practitioner (GP).

Dr John Brennan is a GP and lead faculty for the Royal College of Physicians Ireland Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Improvement and Leadership in Healthcare.

Hosted by: Dr John Fitzsimons Clinical Director (NQPSD) and Consultant Pediatrician, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street.

Co- produced with: Sheema Lughmani, Digital Communications Officer, National Quality and Patient Safety, HSE