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

In part two of our World Patient Safety Day special, Dr John Fitzsimons and Professor Eva Doherty speak with Dr Hardeep Singh on diagnostic excellence.

Dr Singh is a Professor of Medicine at the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt) based at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr Singh is also the Co-Chief of the Health Policy, Quality & Informatics Program at IQuESt and Director of the Houston Diagnosis Improvement Safety Center

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