Health Quality Council

02/24/2026

Please join us in celebrating a truly remarkable HQC Board Member, Liz Crocker. Liz is a lifelong advocate for children and youth, an educator, non-fiction author, and quality improvement champion.

Her next stop is Rideau Hall in March where she'll receive a Meritorious Service Medal from Canada's Governor General, recognizing her role in co-founding the Halifax Discovery Centre — a true science centre that brings the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, together for everyone.

This prestigious award clearly represents Liz's curiosity, compassion, and lifelong dedication to improving health experiences for children, families, and communities. Here's to celebrating her phenomenal journey and the impact she has made on us and our healthcare system!

01/28/2026

Whether you're a researcher, data professional, or stakeholder interested in the future of health data access, join us on February 27 to learn how you can connect to health data across Saskatchewan and Canada.

This QI Power Hour session features the Health Research Data Platform SK — the province's first fully integrated, multi-agency data access platform. Gain a clearer understanding of the platform's role in supporting data-driven health research and fostering cross-jurisdictional connections.

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01/12/2026

Canada’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure. Value-based healthcare shifts our focus toward improving patient outcomes while optimizing the use of resources.

Join us on January 23 to examine how integrated data solutions can support the transition to value-based health care by linking patient-reported indicators, quality indicators, and total care pathway costs.

Explore the core principles of value-based healthcare, discover how it’s implemented through case studies, and learn how data, technology, and innovation are working together to build an integrated system.

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11/27/2025

When COVID-19 shut down services, a small team in southwest Saskatchewan stepped up — creating a new model of connected mental health care that's now transforming the region.

Join us for QI Power Hour on Friday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to hear how crisis response, patient navigation, and assertive outreach came together to build a system that's changing lives.

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11/06/2025

Join us for QI Power Hour on November 21 as we deep-dive into Saskatchewan’s rich health research world.

Healthy Future Sask is currently building a powerful provincial data and biobank resource that will support cancer and chronic disease prevention and spark innovation for generations.

Learn how this work is unfolding across the province and what it means for health research and quality improvement.

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10/06/2025

Join us on October 24 to learn how Saskatchewan is reducing emergency department visits and strengthening connections in rural, and remote communities through Community Paramedicine.

This program has paramedics working outside the traditional 911 response model to deliver proactive, patient-centred care in homes and communities.

This webinar will explore:
💡The scope and benefits of community paramedicine
💡How collaborative models improve patient access and efficiency
💡Ways to access community paramedicine services in your area
💡Real-world stories and successes from our healthcare system

Whether you're a healthcare provider, policymaker, student, or community member, this session will offer valuable, practical insight into one of the most forward-thinking healthcare models.

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08/18/2025

Join us on August 27 for a webinar on how coordinated, system-level strategies can help optimize nursing roles and expand comprehensive care in Saskatchewan.

We will explore:

✅ Key findings from a B.C. study on clinical nurse specialists

✅Evidence-based strategies for workforce planning & integration

✅Practical actions to better utilize nurses in our province

✅Tools to support on-boarding & sustainable change

Don't miss this chance to see how lessons and experts from across Canada can guide us in strengthening our nursing workforce and improving patient care.

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08/08/2025

We’re proud to share the progress and impact we’ve made together over the past year!

2024-25 marked the first year of our five-year strategic plan – and with it, bold steps forward in improving health outcomes for Saskatchewan, strengthening partnerships, and supporting system-wide quality improvement.

As we enter year two, we remain focused on scaling impact, and building a stronger, more responsive health system for all.

Click to read our full annual report and explore this year’s milestones:

For over 20 years, HQC has played a leading role in building capacity for quality improvement, bringing together key partners, and supporting our health care system to think and act as one. As we launch our 2024-25 annual report, we celebrate all the incredible work our team and partners have accomp...

07/23/2025

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05/12/2025

Learn how nurses are making a difference in private practices across Saskatchewan!

Join us for QI Power Hour on May 23 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. and explore how the Patient Medical Home approach can enhance collaborative, interdisciplinary clinics.

We will be joined by leading experts from a pilot project in Swift Current who have made incredible strides in advancing rural primary care.

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03/31/2025

Learn how to truly thrive and connect deeply to the meaning and purpose of your work!

Join us and Dr. Amar Shah at QI Power Hour on April 11 from 9 - 10 a.m. to explore the evidence base and theory about what we know contributes to joy in work. We will walk you through how you can apply your quality improvement skills to understanding what matters to the people you work alongside in your team, and show you how to test your ideas for creating joy.

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03/18/2025

Join us on Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to talk about how human centered leadership is making a difference in health and health care.

Guests from Trillium Health Partners will teach you how understand the three key success factors in leadership practice that drives results. Adopting this approach in your work will help you improve staff staff engagement and satisfaction, enhance team performance and innovation, and retain talent.

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