I was very impressed with Karen’s presentation at the Southern California QSEN workshop. She was DYNAMIC, entertaining, and thought-provoking. As a seasoned nurse, I appreciate her patient centered approach and advocacy for intervention and prevention.
MSN, RN, College Professor
Emergency Department Supervisor
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Karen Curtiss inspired participants at our conference with her important and timely message about patients and families as essential collaborators in patient safety and quality. She provides an exceptional presentation that provides practical tools and information onhow health professionals can engage with patients and their caregivers to deliver safe and effective care.
Director, Doctoral Program
School of Nursing
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Karen spoke at our patient safety event. Her ability to turn healthcare statistics into meaning on a personal level was inspiring and effective at motivating the audience to immediate action within their own facilities. I would highly recommend Karen as a speaker and motivator!
RN, Program Specialist
Quality Improvement Organization
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When Patients Speak Up, Who’s Listening?
Prevent Hospital-Acquired Conditions and Readmissions with Head, Heart, and Hands
10 Times When Patients Really Must Speak Up for Better, Safer Care
Checklist Manifesto for Patients: How Simple To-Do’s Build Teams for Safer Care
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“Inspirational speaker! She has enriched healthcare with her thoughtful reflection on her experiences and tools she has developed and shares.”
“Very moving presentation from a patient/family presentation that is highly motivating/inspirational”.
“Her message and delivery were so poignant and heartfelt. I liked that her slides were simple pictures to reflect her feelings or a moment. They worked well to support her stories and to allow the audience to fully listen to her message.”
“One of my favorite presentations of the day. Gave me a lot to think about.”
“Her story was eye opening to many things that we as healthcare practitioners sometimes don’t see.”
“It was an honor to hear about her experience with healthcare from a non-medical perspective. I will work to be a better care partner for my family.”
“Great speaker. She was able to put the personal touch to why we do what we do to improve safety in our hospitals.”
“One of my favorite presentations of the day. Gave me a lot to think about.”