ISQua - International Society for Quality in Health Care
ISQua is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation focused on improving healthcare quality and safety worldwide. For over 30 years, we have promoted education, knowledge sharing, external evaluation, and global health system support.
- We are delighted to welcome our #ISQua Board Members! Individual Members - Camilla Covello, Brazil and Shin Ushiro, Japan. Institutional Members - AGPAL represented by Tina Janamian, and ASQua represented by Piyawan Limpanyalert. We look forward to their involvement in ISQua's goals & activities
- Join us for a webinar featuring African healthcare leaders who have completed the ISQua Fellowship Programme. Hear their personal stories, leadership journeys, and practical insights on driving quality and patient safety across the continent. 📅 20 November 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/49kXDSR
- Our President, Ezequiel Garcia Elorrio will be attending the HCAC 2025 on 24–26 November in Amman, Jordan. The event will bring together over 700 participants and 30+ speakers for sessions and workshops addressing emerging healthcare quality and safety challenges 🤝 Join us - bit.ly/4oK0VDT
- ISQua is thrilled to be part of IGHNx EU: Empowering Women for a Healthier Europe, happening today at the RDS, Dublin! 🎉 Our Events & Education team is onsite, excited to meet colleagues, exchange ideas, and share our work in healthcare quality and safety 🤝
- 📢 Call for Papers: #ISQua2026 is now open! Join us in Dublin (27–30 Sept 2026) for our 42nd International Conference — “Thriving Through Compassion & Community”. Share your research & ideas 🗓️ Submit by 4 Feb 2026 - bit.ly/47CAytE
- Thrilled to exhibit at the 48th World Hospital Congress in Geneva 🇨🇭 (10–13 Nov)! Visit our stand, meet the ISQua team & enter to win free registration to our 2026 Dublin conference + prizes! 🎉
- At #ISQua2025, our Education team hosted the first-ever Fellowship in Action session. Fellows showcased projects inspired by their journey, applying ISQua frameworks to improve patient safety, care quality & outcomes worldwide. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3LeYXNb
- 🗳 ISQua Members, your vote matters! Board Elections are open until 14 Nov 2025. Choose the leaders who’ll guide ISQua’s mission to improve healthcare worldwide. Results announced 10 Dec at the AGM. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3WxuE6B
- ISQua launches a new course on creating Person-Centred Councils with patients, caregivers & families. Learn to coproduce solutions that improve care quality & safety. Special thanks to Dr. Anuradha Pichumani & Anna Edwards. 👉 Sign up: bit.ly/4oJBC4o
- The 2025 Reizenstein Award was presented at ISQua 2025 by Prof. Sir Aziz Sheikh, Editor-in-Chief of IJQHC. Congratulations to Dr. Georgia Tobiano & co-authors for their winning paper on patient participation in discharge communication! 👉 bit.ly/3LaHGEx
- We’re delighted to share news of the newly elected Executive Committee of the International Academy of Quality and Safety (IAQS), and to welcome Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite as the new Chair, succeeding Professor David Bates. 👉 Find out more here - bit.ly/47jsGf1
- The ISQua African Community of Practice unites quality improvement & patient safety specialists from across Africa to enhance health & social care through shared learning and collaboration. It was great to see the community gather at ISQua 2025! 👉 bit.ly/3WQcOvG
- A fantastic start to #ISQua2025 with our Pre-Conference Day! It’s great to see delegates connecting, exchanging ideas, and sparking new conversations around quality and safety in healthcare. Let’s keep engaging, learning, and innovating together💬🌍
- 1 DAY TO GO! 🚀 #ISQua2025 is almost here! This year, there’s no printed programme, everything you need is on the ISQua Events app. 📲 Download now 🔗 Apple: bit.ly/4nG94c6 🔗 Google: bit.ly/3IHZoP5 🔗 Desktop: cvent.me/2MVZy0
- We’re excited to announce that CeosGO will be an exhibitor at #ISQua2025! 🌍 Meet them at their booth to explore innovative solutions for better health outcomes. 🔗 Learn more about our exhibitors: bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- We’re excited to welcome Paola Andreoli, President of SOBRASP, as a plenary speaker at #ISQua2025! 🌟 IHI-certified Improvement Specialist & FDC faculty, Paola brings top expertise in patient safety & healthcare quality. 👉 More info: bit.ly/46MkeGn
- The ISQua 2025 Conference App is now live! 📱 Your full guide to #ISQua2025 — schedule, speakers, maps & more. No printed programme this year! Download now: 🔗 Apple: bit.ly/4nG94c6 🔗 Google: bit.ly/3IHZoP5 🔗 Desktop: cvent.me/2MVZy0
- Plenary Speaker Spotlight: Adriano Massuda Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Health, São Paulo, Adriano brings global experience in health policy & management. Don’t miss his insights at ISQua 2025! More info: bit.ly/46MkeGn
- Join the ISQua African Community of Practice on Thu, 2 Oct 2025, 4–5:30 PM EAT! 🌍 Hear frontline stories on improving healthcare quality & patient safety, plus a panel Q&A. Register now: 🔗 bit.ly/486qrOk
- In two weeks, São Paulo will become the centre of the healthcare quality world. ISQua 2025 will bring together minds, experiences, and voices ready to transform ideas into action. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait and be part of the conversation transforming healthcare. 🔗 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- Meet our Plenary Speaker at ISQua 2025: Gro Berntsen 👏 She leads innovation in digitally supported, person-centred care & guided ISQua’s white paper Person-Centred Care Systems – From Theory to Practice. 👉 Full speaker line-up: bit.ly/46MkeGn
- How can we provide compassionate, humanised care to children & adolescents with complex health conditions? Find out in our COPLAC webinar with experts from Córdoba, Argentina. 📅 24 Sept 2025 | 🕒 13:00 ART/BRT 🌎 Spanish with simultaneous translation 🔗 Register free: bit.ly/4gB6WQ9
- ISQua has long recognised the impact of climate change on health. The Climate & Health Track at #ISQua2025 will showcase real-world solutions for sustainable, climate-resilient healthcare. Read the blog & join the panel on 13 Oct: bit.ly/4n9k15w
- 🌍 World Patient Safety Day 2025 “Patient safety from the start!” 💙 Safe, quality care for every newborn & child is a global priority. Join ISQua NACOP’s webinar on high-quality newborn care: bit.ly/42zzGTk #WPSD2025 #PatientSafety
- Join ISQua’s North American Community of Practice webinar on Sept 17, 12:00 EDT: advancing safe, high-quality care for newborns & children. 🎙 Dr. Beena Kamath-Rayne & Dr. Hasan Merali 🤝 Facilitator: Dr. Ulfat Shaikh 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45M337f
- 🌟 Plenary Speaker – ISQua 2025 Meet Dr Jodi Sherman! A pioneer in sustainable healthcare, she researches the environmental, health, economic impacts of clinical care and guides organisations towards ecologically responsible, and cost-effective practices. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/46MkeGn
- 🎉 The countdown is on! We’re gearing up for our 41st International Conference and we’re thrilled to announce that CBR will be joining us as an exhibitor! 🙌 CBR brings immense value to our event – and to the world of health improvement. 🔗 Discover who’s joining us this year: bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- 🌍 World Patient Safety Day 2025 – Join ISQua NACOP 17 Sept, 12:00 EDT for a webinar on safe, high-quality care for newborns & children. 🎙 Dr. Beena Kamath-Rayne | Dr. Hasan Merali Facilitator: Dr. Ulfat Shaikh 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45M337f
- Excited to welcome back Prof. Jeffrey Braithwaite, ISQua Immediate Past President, as a plenary speaker at #ISQua2025 in São Paulo, 12–15 Oct. 🌍 A global leader in health systems research, shaping the future of healthcare quality. 🔗 bit.ly/46MkeGn
- Kicking off #ISQua2025 with our Networking Reception! 🎉 Connect, share ideas & celebrate healthcare quality leaders 🌍 📅 Tue, 14 Oct | 🕖 19:00–22:00 📍 Praça São Lourenço, São Paulo Limited spaces - book via registration portal! 🔗 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- Big news! 🎉 CBA Consórcio Brasileiro de Acreditação is coming to #ISQua2025! Join us in São Paulo, Oct 12–15, to explore innovations in healthcare quality and accreditation. Let’s shape the future together! 🔗 Discover more here - bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- #ISQua2025 Plenary Speaker: Helen Haskell 🌟 She is a global leader in patient safety and engagement. She is president of Mothers Against Medical Error and Consumers Advancing Patient Safety and head of patient safety at the World Patients’ Alliance. Discover more here - bit.ly/46MkeGn
- The countdown is on! In under two months, ISQua will host its 41st International Conference in São Paulo, Brazil, from 12–15 October. 1,000+ healthcare leaders from around the world are already registered! Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! 🔗 Register Now - bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- 🌍 Your Voice. Your Region. Your ISQua Board. The ISQua Board Elections are your chance to help shape the future of healthcare quality and safety worldwide. Renew or join by 19th August. 🗳️ Deadline: 19 August 2025 Renew or join here bit.ly/471G3Ch Find out more bit.ly/45A9uJ4
- Big thanks to Hapvida for sponsoring a session at ISQua 2025! 🤝 Proud to partner in advancing global healthcare quality and safety. See you in São Paulo, Oct 12–15! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- As we get closer to our 41st International Conference in São Paulo, October 12–15, we want to thank FOLKS for supporting ISQua 2025! We’re excited to have you as a key partner on this journey. Here’s to a successful ISQua 2025! 🤝 Discover who’s joining us 👉 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- 🚨 ISQua 2025 Plenary Spotlight: Paulo Sousa Prof. Paulo Sousa, Director at NOVA University Lisbon & Head of WHO Collaborating Centre for Safety & Quality, leads global efforts in healthcare improvement. Don’t miss his insights at #ISQua2025! 🔗 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- Our CEO Carsten Engel & Dr. Ellen Joan van Vliet (ISQua President-elect) spoke at Taiwan’s Int’l Conf. on Advancing Healthcare Quality. They also met Minister Dr. Tai-Yuan Chiu & JCT leaders to discuss global best practices, Taiwan’s health plan & the role of JCT accreditation.🤝
- Thank you to Grupo IBES for joining us as an exhibitor at ISQua 2025 in São Paulo, 12–15 October 🤝 We appreciate your commitment to improving healthcare quality and patient safety. Discover more about our sponsors & exhibitors: bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- 🚨 ISQua Board Nominations 2025 are OPEN! We’re appointing 4 new Board Members (2 Intl, 2 Individual) to help shape the future of healthcare quality & safety. 🔒 Only members can apply—join by 19 Aug to be eligible. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oreGaS
- 🚨 Plenary Speaker Alert! Meet Dr. Raj Ratwani – VP at MedStar Health, Director of the Human Factors Center & Professor at Georgetown. Expert in patient safety, AI & digital health. 📍 Hear him at #ISQua2025! 👉 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- ISQua Members: Help shape our future! Nominate yourself or others for 4 Board seats (2 International, 2 Individual) in 2025. Nominations open 7 Aug. Be a Member by 19 Aug to apply. Details 👉 bit.ly/41mtD3V
- We're delighted to welcome @support4resilience.bsky.social as a Sponsor at ISQua 2025!🤝 Their innovative approach to strengthening individual and community resilience plays a vital role in advancing quality and safety in healthcare systems. Learn more here - bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- 🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Lewis Kazis! We're proud to celebrate Dr. Kazis as the 2025 recipient of the PROMs Career Achievement Award for his work in patient-reported outcomes. Join us in honouring his legacy at ISQua 2025 in São Paulo! 🔗 Read more - bit.ly/44SqXgQ
- 🌍 Join ISQua’s AfCOP for “The Mirror and the Map: Rethinking Patient Safety Through African Eyes” — a webinar with Chika Odioemene on Aug 7 at 1:00pm GMT. Explore bold, contextual approaches to safety & quality in African healthcare. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UtCkpm
- 🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Sir Aziz Sheikh A global leader in digital health & policy, Sir Aziz led the UK’s 67M-person data study. Knight Bachelor, OBE, Editor-in-Chief of IJQHC—don’t miss him at #ISQua2025. 🔗 bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- We’re excited for our 41st International Conference in São Paulo, Oct 12–15! 🎉 Elsevier will be exhibiting - join us to connect with global healthcare experts and innovators. More info: bit.ly/4eFhiwD
- ISQua is seeking a new CEO to lead its global mission in healthcare quality and safety. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, visionary leader committed to improvement, innovation, and equity. Learn more🔗 www.isqua.org/about/ceo-recruitment 🗓 Apply by 15 August 2025
- 🚨 COPLAC Webinar (in Spanish) 🗓️ July 23, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 PM (UTC-4) 🎙️ Matías Echavarría on service design in healthcare—improving efficiency & user experience through people-centered solutions. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/46QDOkW
- 🌍 Spotlight: Solange Baptiste, Exec. Dir. of ITPC Global, fights for health equity & community power. With 18+ yrs experience, she’s leading global change by centering affected communities. Don’t miss her at ISQua 2025! 🔗 More speakers: bit.ly/46MkeGn
