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Session 6, Track C: Advancements in Patient Safety and Centricity
Session Chair(s)
Randy Levitt, PhD
Director, Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs
Paladin Pharma Inc., Canada
Nadia Mian, MS
Senior Manager, Pharmacovigilance
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc., Canada
This session will explore Patient safety initiatives and effective patient safety engagement strategies as it applies to pharmacovigilance and drug safety. Attendees will have an overview of different safety initiatives both within Canada and Globally. Various patient advocacy groups will share their work and ideas for these initiatives to create a patient centricity culture.
Learning Objective : At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:- Have knowledge of different patient safety awareness initiatives and dates they occur every year
- Gain insights and knowledge to educate colleagues / company employees about these patient safety awareness initiatives
- Recognize different patient advocacy groups in Canada and their purpose/strategy
Speaker(s)
Partnering with Patients and Consumers to Advance Medication Safety
Carolyn Hoffman, BSN, RN
Institute For Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada), Canada
Chief Executive Officer
Empowering Pharmacovigilance: The Critical Role of Patient Engagement
Ursula Mann, BSN
Patient Voice Partners, Canada
Principal and Chief Patient Officer (CPO)
Patient Centricity and Partnership
Melissa Sheldrick, MEd
ISMP Canada, Canada
Patient and Family Advisor
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