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Coordinating and accelerating quality and patient safety research in Ireland

Coordinating and accelerating quality and patient safety research in Ireland

The EQUIPS Research Network is a network made of academics, healthcare staff, and patient partners, working together to coordinate and accelerate quality improvement and patient safety research in Ireland. The network is co-funded by the Health Research Board and HSE National Quality and Patient Safety.

Network Aims

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Co-produce quality and patient safety (QPS) research priorities and strategies

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Build a robust and vibrant research community

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Make QPS everyday practice

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Contribute to better, safer care

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Improving healthcare quality and safety using research evidence

Improving healthcare quality and safety using research evidence

The EQUIPS work programme aims to put in place resources to increase capacity and capability in QPS research in our network, identify facilitators and barriers to QPS research, and focus on priority areas for QPS research in Ireland. Read more on our work page.

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Inaugural EQUIPS Event

Inaugural EQUIPS Event

In October 2024 EQUIPS held its inaugural event at Trinity College Dublin campus.

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News & Events

News & Events

Discover what’s happening across the EQUIPS network.

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EQUIPS Resources

EQUIPS Resources

Discover what resources are currently available across the EQUIPS network.  We will continue to update this section as new resources become available.

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How EQUIPS Works

How EQUIPS Works

The below images gives an overview of the EQUIPS Governance Structure.

EQUIPS in numbers

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Over 200 people have registered their interest in our network

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We have brought members of our community together at two in-person events so far

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We have held six online webinars to increase capability and share learning in the network

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EQUIPS has facilitated collaboration on two research funding calls to date

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Join us

Anyone with an interest in healthcare quality and patient safety is welcome to join our growing network. Learn more on our ‘get involved’ page.

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