ISQua - The International Society for Quality in Health Care

10/04/2026

ISQua is proud to be a Knowledge Partner at CAHOCON 2026, taking place 10–12 April in Chennai Trade Centre, India. If you’re attending, make sure to visit us at our stand to learn more about ISQua’s global work in healthcare quality and safety, discover membership benefits, and enjoy exclusive delegate discounts. Join us at CAHOCON and connect with a community committed to advancing quality improvement worldwide.

Find out more - https://cahocon.com/

07/04/2026

Join the ISQua African Community of Practice webinar on “Building a Just and Learning Safety Culture – The Egyptian Experience” on 9 April. The session features Prof. Dr. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the The General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR), alongside GAHAR Board Members Dr. Walaa Abd El-Latif and Dr. ُEl Sayed EL Okda.

They will share practical insights from Egypt’s journey in strengthening safety culture at system level, their link to quality of care, key barriers, and the role of GAHAR. This session is designed for healthcare leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen safety, transparency, and continuous learning within their organisations.

Register Now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mheKcG

02/04/2026

📅 Save the Date: 27–30 September 2026

Join us for ISQua’s 42nd International Conference — where a global community of healthcare leaders, practitioners, and innovators comes together to shape the future of healthcare quality.

✨ Take advantage of Early Bird rates available until 10 June and enjoy exclusive savings on your registration.

Register Now - https://bit.ly/4tJCSY3

31/03/2026

Momentum is building for ISQua 2026 this September! 🚀

Preparations are well underway, and we’re excited to announce the first five confirmed plenary speakers who will help shape an inspiring and impactful programme:

Prof. Anupam Sibal
Cormac Russell
Frances Mortimer
Helen Haskell
Mary Dixon-Woods

These leaders bring deep expertise in healthcare quality, patient safety, community development, and clinical leadership, and their insights will spark important conversations and inspire meaningful change across global health systems.

Find out more - https://bit.ly/3PKqpEA

25/03/2026

Most errors in healthcare start in meeting rooms, in unclear decisions, in guidelines that never reach the front line, and in strategies that aren’t fully understood.



In this article, our Board Member, Camilla Covello, draws on her global experience in quality and patient safety to challenge the common belief that mistakes are simply the result of human error. She shows how leadership, governance, and strategic alignment shape the environment where errors either emerge or are prevented.



This article offers valuable insights for anyone focused on strengthening healthcare systems and fostering safer patient care. 🔗

By Camilla Covello – ISQua Board Member In this piece, our Board Member, Camilla Covello, challenges conventional thinking around patient safety by shifting the focus away from frontline error and toward the systems that shape it. Drawing on global perspectives and practical experience, she explor...

24/03/2026

We’re proud to announce CAHOCON 2026 as the first ISQua Regional Conference in South Asia, delivered in collaboration with our long-standing partner, CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations Organisations.

Taking place 10–12 April 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre, this landmark event — where ISQua joins as Knowledge Partner — will bring together healthcare leaders and innovators to explore “Tech, Touch and Trust – The New Healthcare Code."

Join us in Chennai and be part of this important conversation shaping the future of safe, ethical, and high-quality care.

Find Out More at 🔗 www.cahocon.com

19/03/2026

New ISQua Fellowship course now available! 🚨

We’ve just launched ‘Quality & Safety in Primary Healthcare’ on the ISQua Fellowship Programme, developed by Paul Bowie.

This course explores key safety and quality challenges in primary care, offering both global and local perspectives, along with practical tools and insights from ISQua experts to help you build safer, more effective systems. It follows the recent launch of Introduction to Human Factors in Healthcare.

👉 Join the Fellowship Programme and access the full suite of learning on our online platform - http://www.isqua.org/fellowship

17/03/2026

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Today, Ireland comes alive in a sea of green as people around the world come together to celebrate its rich culture, heritage and spirit. It’s a day filled with music, energy and connection — a true celebration of what makes Ireland so special.

Watch the video below from Fáilte Ireland and feel the incredible atmosphere of Ireland’s biggest day. 🌍

We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin from 27–30 September and to sharing the city’s unique spirit at ISQua 2026.

16/03/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 John Ware & Alvin Tarlov Career Achievement Prize in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), including a $20,000 award to recognise leaders advancing patient-centred outcomes.

The recipient will be honoured at the ISQua International Conference in Dublin. Nominations close 2 May 2026.

Read the full blog post for details 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lwFm8U

12/03/2026

Registrations are now open for ISQua's 42nd International Conference! 📢

We’re excited to welcome the global healthcare quality community to Dublin, Ireland from 27–30 September 2026. Take advantage of Early Bird rates available until 10 June 2026 and secure your place at a discounted price.

ISQua Members save even more — up to €580 💚

Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join and enjoy conference savings along with many other benefits.

Registration fees vary by region, visit our website to view the full pricing list and learn more.

🔗 Register now: https://isqua.org/conference/dublin-2026/

11/03/2026

Our new ISQua website is live! 🚀

After months of work and careful attention to every detail, we’re excited to launch a new digital home for the ISQua community.

Designed for our global community, the new website makes it easier to access the resources, programmes, and insights that support quality improvement in health and care worldwide. With a fresh look, simpler navigation, and improved access to the tools you need, everything has been built to help you connect, learn, and find what matters - faster.

Take a look around and explore what’s new. We built it for our community. 🌍

🔗 Visit the new ISQua website today! www.isqua.org

09/03/2026

How can patient safety incidents become opportunities for improvement rather than missed lessons?

Join Dr Elom OTCHI (PhD) as he shares practical insights on how effective incident reporting can strengthen learning and safety culture. Aligned with ISQua African Community of Practice priority of building a Just and Learning Safety Culture, this webinar will explore how organisations can turn safety data into meaningful action.

Register Now - https://bit.ly/4aYWocm