SQuaSH
HEALTHCARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Transforming healthcare through sustainable quality systems that protect rights, enhance capacity, and deliver measurable improvements.
About SQuaSH
Sustainable Quality Systems in Healthcare
More Than an Acronym
SQuaSH is a movement dedicated to transforming healthcare quality through innovation, accountability, and action.
Our Approach
We compress inefficiencies and eliminate ineffective practices in healthcare delivery, pushing for patient-centered systems.
Our Impact
We empower providers, protect rights, and drive measurable improvement across the continuum of care.
Why Choose SQuaSH?
Patient-Centered
We prioritize patient rights and experiences in all quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborative Approach
We partner with stakeholders to build collective ownership of quality improvement.
Innovative Solutions
We embrace forward-thinking strategies for sustainable healthcare quality improvements.
Our Vision & Mission
Guiding principles that shape our commitment to healthcare quality
Our Vision
To champion healthcare quality that empowers patients, supports resilient systems, and ensures safe, ethical, and impactful care for all.
Patient empowerment at the core
Resilient healthcare systems
Safe and ethical care for all
Our Mission
To support the development and implementation of quality improvement systems that protect patient rights, enhance workforce capacity, and promote sustainable, high-impact healthcare practices.
Protect patient rights
Enhance workforce capacity
Promote sustainable healthcare practices
Our Commitment
"Every patient deserves safe, dignified care. Every healthcare worker deserves a supportive environment. Together, we can transform healthcare quality for all."
Core Strategic Areas
SQuaSH operates through four core pillars of action that drive our mission to transform healthcare quality.
External Evaluation Systems
Supporting healthcare institutions through objective assessments to identify gaps, align with standards, and promote evidence-based practice.
Strengthening Quality Improvement
Acting as a catalyst for high-impact, system-wide improvements through coaching, tools, and rapid-cycle change.
Safety & Wellbeing
Advocating for safe, dignified, and supportive environments for both patients and healthcare workers.
Building Quality Capacity
Nurturing skills and leadership through education, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives.
Core Values – S.Q.U.A.S.H.
Our values guide everything we do in our mission to transform healthcare quality.
Safety
We prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of both patients and healthcare workers, recognizing that safety is foundational to quality care.
Quality & Excellence
We commit to the highest standards in healthcare delivery—patient-centered, evidence-based, and continuously improved.
Unity & Collaboration
We work in partnership with stakeholders, institutions, and communities to build collective ownership of quality improvement.
Accountability & Integrity
We act with transparency, uphold ethical practices, and take responsibility for measurable results and impact.
Sustainability & Innovation
We champion long-term, system-wide improvements by embracing innovative approaches and forward-thinking strategies.
Humanity & Equity
We respect and affirm the dignity of every individual, advocating for fair and compassionate care for all.
Our values spell S.Q.U.A.S.H. — just as we work to compress inefficiencies and eliminate ineffective practices in healthcare delivery.
Learn More About Our MissionOur Advocacy Approach
Although SQuaSH operates as a Section 21 organization, we are bold in our advocacy for healthcare quality and patient rights.
Protecting Patient Rights
We recognize that protecting patient rights may at times require legal redress or litigation support. Through strategic partnerships with legal professionals, patient advocates, and civil society, we provide a comprehensive framework for action.
Raising Awareness
Educating patients and providers about their rights and responsibilities in healthcare settings.
Empowering Communities
Providing patients and communities with information and voice in healthcare decision-making.
Creating Systemic Change
Together, we are squeezing out inefficiencies and making way for a more equitable, safer, and high-performing healthcare system through strategic advocacy and partnerships.
Supporting Legal Pathways
Facilitating access to justice where safety or ethical standards have been compromised.
Advocating for Policy Reform
Pushing for policies that support high-quality, rights-based healthcare systems.
Get Involved
Join our movement to transform healthcare quality through innovation, accountability, and action.
Volunteer
Share your expertise and passion by volunteering with our quality improvement initiatives and advocacy programs.
Partner With Us
Form strategic partnerships to amplify impact through collaborative projects and shared resources.
Support Our Work
Contribute to our mission with financial support that enables sustainable quality improvement initiatives.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on healthcare quality initiatives and opportunities.
Contact
Reach out to discuss how we can collaborate to improve healthcare quality and patient safety.
Get In Touch
Phone
+27 (0) 21 123 4567
info@squash.org.za
Location
Cape Town, South Africa