The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the CFNU are actively working with Accreditation Canada and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute on the quality and safety agenda. Together, we have produced a document based on roundtable discussions with patients and their families, nursing leaders, direct care nurses, nurse union representatives and researchers. We conclude that nursing workforce design at all levels needs to be evidence-based, based on four key priorities:
1) empower patients and the public through education and supports that are key enablers of quality and
safety;
2) support nursing students and nurses;
3) promote evidence-based
staffing practices; and
4) promote strong nursing leadership.
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