Walk and Talk Improvement

In Episode 32 of the Walk and Talk Improvement Podcast, join us for “Implementation Science: underpinning sustainable improvement” with special guest Dr. Laura Keyes. Laura is the Director, Centre for Implementation Research, University of Limerick. In this episode, she shares invaluable insights to support our work to implement change and lead sustainable improvement.   In our conversation, we se...

Join us with internationally renowned guest Prof Jeffrey Braithwaite for Episode 31 of the Walk and Talk Improvement Podcast, “Knowledge to action: Transforming healthcare quality”. Jeffrey is a leading health services and systems researcher.   In this episode, we explore: Finding the balance between technology ("high tech") and human interaction ("high touch") in healthcare delivery. The concept...

Join us for “Leading with Purpose”, Episode 30 of the Walk and Talk Improvement Podcast with special guest Martina Queally as she shares practical wisdom for driving real change. Martina is the Regional Executive Officer, Health Service Executive Dublin and South East, Ireland.    In our latest episode, we explore how you can tackle health inequalities, create opportunities for meaningful transfor...

In this episode of the Walk and Talk Improvement Podcast, host Juanita Guidera is joined by a distinguished international guest, Dr. Anuradha Pichumani. Dr. Anuradha is an award-winning obstetrician and gynaecologist, and Executive Director and Co-Founder of two hospitals in the Tamil Nadu region of India. She brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and perso...

In this episode of the Walk and Talk Improvement Podcast, we partner with the Mapping Healthcare Podcast. Dr. John Fitzsimons and Dr. Ulfat Shaikh explore how patient safety approaches can be applied whilst caring for the youngest members of our communities.  They also acknowledge some of the unique features and risks in the care of newborns and children that must be addressed to make care as safe...

In this episode of the Walk and Talk Improvement podcast, we are joined by two special guests - Susan O’Reilly and Dr. Rob Cunney.  Susan is an Assistant Director of Nursing for Dementia Quality Improvement for HSE Dublin and Midlands and Rob is a Consultant Microbiologist and QI/Clinical Audit Lead at Children's Health Ireland.     This episode is packed with practical advice that can help you dr...

Listen to this episode with special guest Dr. Andy Phillips. Andy is a healthcare leader with coming up to forty years of international experience in health and social care settings around the world.  He is currently the Regional Executive Officer, Health Service Executive South West, Ireland.    Join us as we explore key leadership considerations for developing a culture of quality including: how...

Listen to this episode with special guest Professor Deirdre O’Shea as we explore work motivation, self regulation and performance behaviours to enhance quality and patient safety.   Join us to hear about: - strategies to improve self regulation and motivation - the role of self regulation on silence and voice - how incivility and groupthink can influence psychological safety - the essential role o...

Did you know that the way we interact within healthcare systems can significantly impact outcomes?   In our latest episode of the Walk and Talk Improvement podcast, we speak with Keith McCandless, co-developer of Liberating Structures and author. In our conversation, Keith sheds light on how patterns of relationships shape problem-solving and shares examples of his extensive experience working wit...

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 jo...

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 Developme...

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 Consultan...

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...

In this three part special, Dr John Fitzsimons speaks with international experts on the topic of diagnostic safety, the theme of the 2024 World Patient Safety Day. In part one, Professor Eva Doherty Eva speaks with us about the psychology of diagnoses, including the impact of cognitive biases and the human factors elements in the diagnostic process. Professor Eva Doherty is a clinical psychologist...

In episode 18 we hear a patient (Matthew) share their story after a receiving a sudden and unexpected diagnosis. Matthew shares his diagnostic journey as a young adult who had little experience with the healthcare system, to finding his voice and becoming more actively involved in his care. We also hear from GP Dr John Brennan. John shares the role of communications in helping to improve the diagn...

Gerry Clerkin has been leader in quality and patient safety in the healthcare system in Ireland for the past 22 years. He has worked in healthcare since 1980, when he commenced his training as a student psychiatric nurse. In this episode of Walk and Talk Improvement, we explore a lifetime of lessons with Gerry on caring for people, just culture and patient partnership. In this time of reforming th...

Close your eyes and imagine this: You’re a surgical nurse in general theatre. It’s the end of a long shift and you’re scrubbed in for your last case. The surgeon has closed up the patient when you realise the instrument count is incorrect and the patient is now already in recovery. What do you do next? In episode 16, we hear from Teresa Donnelly, who shares how this incident in general theatre sta...

What does perfectionism look like to you? At some point in our lives we all have experienced perfectionism in some way or another. In the extreme, perfectionist qualities can lead to significant stress and anxiety on the individual and on the team. In this episode, Professor Eva Doherty Eva speaks with us about perfectionism in the workplace and the impact it can have on ourselves, our relationshi...

If you work in patient safety, you may have heard the name Margaret Murphy. She is one of the first patient partners in Ireland and has spent her life advocating for patients, their families and healthcare staff. Margaret is the External Lead Advisor for the WHO’s World Alliance for patient safety, a network of 400 patient safety champions from 52 countries. She is the founding member of Patients...

As a healthcare professional, you’ll likely have heard the public awareness campaign for sepsis. You may be wondering what are the latest resources and tools to help you identify or diagnose the symptoms of sepsis and what you can do to improve patient outcomes. Join our guest Denise McCarthy, Assistant Director of Nursing for Sepsis to hear more.   Hosted by: Juanita Guidera, Programme Manager -...

What do you need to know about sepsis as a patient, carer or parent? How can you reduce your risk of getting sepsis? Join our guests Maeve Murphy, a busy working mother of three and a sepsis survivor and Denise McCarthy, an Assistant Director of Nursing for Sepsis, HSE to find out more. Hosted by: Juanita Guidera, Programme Manager - Staff Engagement for Quality, National Quality and Patient Safet...

Engagement is the heart of building a culture of quality and patient safety. But how can we successfully engage with patients and staff to improve safety? In this episode, we speak with Professor Helen Bevan on inspiring creativity and innovation to help improve safety and quality of care. Helen is currently a professor of health and care improvement at the University of Warwick, and a strategic a...

This episode continues the conversation on the impact of patient partnership on the development of the HSE National Clinical Guidelines for Post Mortem Examination Services. In this episode, we speak with Mary Vasseghi and Christine Fenton, who share an insight into their lives, motivation and experience as patient partners.   Through their stories, we explore what you can do to have meaningful an...

Deconditioning is a harm hidden in plain sight. It may be 10 or 100 times more prevalent than falls or pressure ulcers.   In this episode of “Walk and Talk Improvement” we discuss how through deconditioning, we are unintentionally “killing patients with kindness”. Our three guests are nursing leaders who are spearheading social movements across the world to help prevent deconditioning and encourag...

In this episode, we explore the impact of patient partnership on the development of the HSE National Clinical Guidelines for Post Mortem Examination Services, why patient partners become involved and what you can do as a leader to create meaningful engagement.   Featuring: Professor Linda Mulligan, Chief State Pathologist Mairie Cregan, member of Patients for Patient Safety Ireland   Hosted by: Ju...