A Patient/Client Safety Champion is someone who consistently takes steps to promote client/patient safety to reduce risk and errors in the health care system.
The 2012 Patient/Client Safety Champions are:
Jan Spellen, RN (Bethesda Place, Steinbach)
Diane Klippenstein, RN (DeSalaberry DHC (Acute), St. Pierre)
Amanda Szadkowski, HCA (Douglas Campbell Lodge, Portage la Prairie)
Dr. Holly Hamilton, (Notre Dame Clinic, Notre Dame de Lourdes)
Waldemar Esau, HCA (Bethesda Place, Steinbach)
Julia Stoesz, MRI Technologist (Boundary Trails Health Centre, Morden/Winkler)