Grant: Project Grant

Patient safety in healthcare has expanded beyond just preventing physical harm to include broader aspects like psychological and cultural well-being. We made progress in reducing physical harm, such as medical errors and falls, in places like hospitals and long-term care facilities. However, older adults are still at risk of harm, which can include things like medication errors, falls, restraint use, pressure ulcers, pain, and depression symptoms. While we keep track of these incidents in long-term care facilities, we haven't paid much attention to patient safety in retirement homes. Our study aims to change that by focusing on safety in retirement homes across Ontario. We will conduct a four-year mixed methods study to gain an understanding of patient safety (including physical, psychological, and cultural dimensions) across Ontario's retirement homes. Our study will involve gathering and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data to get a full picture of patient safety. With this information, we can create strategies to improve safety in retirement homes.