Patients for Patient Safety Canada have become key members of the patient safety community. Their advice is sought out by healthcare leaders in organizations, across provinces and territories.

Patients for Patient Safety Canada members continue to tell their stories, but they have moved beyond mere participants and are now viewed as patient safety leaders by many. As one member put it, ‘healthcare was ready to hear us’. The PFPSC message of, Every Patient Safe, is embraced and the group’s steadfast efforts to remain assertive but not aggressive leads to members being treated as equals, particularly at national tables.

The legacy of contributions from PFPSC is substantial. There are numerous Canadian patient safety efforts with PFPSC contributions in policy, medication safety, the Canadian Incident Analysis Framework, The Canadian Disclosure Guidelines, or publications on teamwork and communication.