In this video, Dr Stephen Priestley, Senior Medical Educator, Cognitive Institute demonstrates how to deliver the Speaking Up for Safety presentation to colleagues.
Pay close attention to how he uses his presence, voice and the audience to deliver the presentation with impact.
Educator profile
Dr Stephen Priestley is a specialist in Emergency Medicine with broad experience at the Director level in public hospitals across both Victoria and Queensland. He is currently a Senior Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine in the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, having previously held the position of Director of Emergency Medicine to March 2017. In this role he provided leadership to three emergency departments within the Health Service for 11 years.
Dr Priestley has a particular interest in patient safety and quality care as evidenced by his appointments within health services and the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). He is immediate past Chair of the ACEM Patient Safety Working Group, a member of the ACEM Quality Sub-Committee and a member of the ACEM Senior Court of Examiners. Read more
I’ve trained many clinicians and healthcare professionals to deliver the Speaking Up for Safety presentation. As you watch this video, consider how you will present this training to your colleagues – think about how you can move around the room, use body language and
eye-contact and vary your pace of delivery. I encourage you to find time in your busy schedule to practice delivering the entire presentation. This will ensure you feel confident and prepared for accreditation.
Dr Stephen Priestley
This audio series focusses on what to say during the Speaking Up for Safety presentation. Dr Stephen Walker, Associate Medical Director, Cognitive Institute begins each section by honing attention towards impactful parts of the presentation and coaches how to use your voice effectively.
Use the audio series as a refresher prior to delivering the Speaking Up for Safety presentation.
Educator profile
Prior to joining Cognitive Institute, Dr Walker held the positions of Director of Clinical Training, Deputy Director of Medical Management and Emergency Physician at Mater Health Services Brisbane. His previous appointments included Deputy Director and Director of Emergency Medicine at Mater Hospital, Deputy Director and Director of the Emergency Department at Ballarat Health Services and Emergency Department Director at St John of God Hospital Ballarat. Read more
