Safety & Quality
The enhancement of patient care safety and quality is a top priority in accordance with the hospital’s corporate strategy.
WELCOME MESSAGE
The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is dedicated to continually enhancing the quality and safety of patient care through our Patient Safety and Continuous Quality Improvement (PS & CQI) initiatives. Our mission is to achieve the best possible surgical outcomes and patient experiences while minimizing complications and adverse events.
Through ongoing monitoring and detailed analysis of surgical outcomes, we identify opportunities for improvement and implement system-wide changes that lead to measurable, lasting advancements in care. This work is guided by our multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Committee—comprising surgeons, nurses, residents, physician assistants, patient relations specialists, and research experts, who meet regularly to review data, share insights, and develop targeted improvement initiatives.
Collaboration is at the heart of our process. The committee works closely with other hospital departments and divisions to align efforts, share best practices, and ensure that our quality and safety initiatives meet—and strive to exceed—provincial, national, and international standards.
Dr. Peter Lapner, MD FRCSC
Committee Chair
Safety & Quality Committee Members
- Peter Lapner MD FRCSC: Committee Chair
- Natasha Casey: Physician Assistant
- Alexandra Craig: Clinical Manager, Ambulatory Care, General/Civic Campuses
- Savannah Davis Rph ACPR: Pharmacist
- Johanna Dobransky MD MHK BSc: Resident Representative
- Kimberly Jemmott RN: Clinical Manager 6NE, General Campus
- Stephen Kingwell MD FRCSC: Integrated Spine CQI
- Stephanie Kusiak: Patient Relations Specialist
- Rosa Lamothe RN BScN: Clinical Manager D7, Civic Campus
- Katie McIlquham HBScHK RKin: Quality Improvement Coordinator
- Steven Papp MD MSc FRCSC: Division Chair
- Johanne Samson: Executive Administrator
- Andrew Tice MD FRCSC: Lead, Quality Improvement CHEO
- Mazen Younes MD: Hospitalist
Resource Highlight
This link gives access to our recent article outlining our CQI initiative.
Resource Highlight
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery has continued to strive forward with a foundational pillar of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in 2025. Our division remains committed to providing quality care and excellence in patient safety.
