The S.A.F.E. Toolkit has information, tips and resources that can help people learn to be more involved in their healthcare. It consists of key patient safety topics in summary and full version formats, a DVD series, as well as a Leader's Guide.
Introduction to S.A.F.E. Toolkit – Summary
1. Know Your Patient Rights – Summary / Full version
Related Resources: Patient Rights and Responsibilities
2. Choose Your Patient Advocate – Summary / Full version
Related Resources:
My Patient Advocate Agreement Fillable: > English > French
My Patient Advocate Agreement promotional poster –
3. Know Your Healthcare Plan – Summary / Full version
4. Access Your Medical Records – Summary / Full version
5. Talk with Your Doctor – Summary / Full version
6. Work with Your Pharmacist – Summary / Full version
7. Prepare for Your Stay in Hospital – Summary / Full version
8. Prepare for Surgery – Summary / Full version
9. Prevent Falls – Summary
10. Know the Process when Harm Happens – Summary / Full version
11. Know the Patient Safety Contacts – Summary
12. Know the Steps in Stating Your Concerns – Full version
13. Know Some Patient Safety Definitions – Full version
Leader's Guide: A step-by-step guide for individuals or groups who wish to deliver the S.A.F.E. Toolkit topics to patients, families, general public or healthcare providers. It includes a checklist for planning and delivering 60 to 90 minute sessions. DOWNLOAD the entire guide.
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This is a series of animated videos based on topics in the S.A.F.E. Toolkit. These videos supplement the written material.
CONTACT US:
Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety
102-175 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H9
t: 204.927.6477 f: 204.779.6477
Toll Free: 1.866.927.6477
