Call for Submissions

The Task Force invites submissions from interested groups, agencies, health care professionals, employees, patients, clients and members of the public.

Questions:

Submission should address the following questions, or generally relate to the Task Force Terms of Reference.

How can we improve the current approach used by our health and community services system to manage adverse events? In particular, are there gaps in how the system identifies, assesses, discloses, and takes action on adverse events? Are there gaps in how the system coordinates and communicates when it is managing an adverse event?

Guidelines and Contact Information

• The Task Force is calling for submissions from all interested individuals, groups and organizations in relation to its Terms of Reference.
   
• Submissions do not necessarily need to address all of the Terms of Reference and may range from a few paragraphs relating to a specific suggestion for improvement or a more lengthy document, providing research, case studies and recommendations for substantive changes.
   
• For lengthy submissions (more than 10 pages), a short executive summary is suggested.
   
• Submitting individuals/parties agree that their document, in whole or in part, may be reproduced as part of a final report to the Provincial Government (any information of a personal or confidential nature should be indicated and it will remain private and confidential).
   
• Submissions, including contact information, can be sent by email, fax or regular mail. The deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008.
   
• Submissions can be forwarded to:
  
  
  The Task Force on Adverse Health Events
  Suite 1100
  West Block, Confederation Building
  P.O. Box 8700
  St. John's, NL
  A1B 4J6
  
  or