IWK Reporting of Patient Safety Indicators

The Nova Scotia Government has passed a law called the Patient Safety Act. The Act requires hospitals to collect information called patient safety indicators and report the results to the Department of Health and Wellness and the public.

Who is this information for?

• People who receive care or will need care in hospitals, and their loved ones.
• Those who work or volunteer in hospitals.
• The general public.

What are these patient safety indicators?

• Hand Hygiene Adherence Rate (i.e. how often are healthcare workers cleaning their hands?)
• Clostridium difficile Infection Rate (i.e. how likely is it that a patient will get Clostridium difficile infection while in hospital?)

Where can I find the IWK’s report on these indicators?

The IWK’s report can be found by clicking on the following link: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/qps/

What if I have questions about the IWK’s report?

For more information, please contact the IWK Health Centre by clicking here.