Anthony Staines
Patient Safety Program Director at Federation of Hospitals of Canton Vaud
Anthony Staines combines solid academic credentials with hands-on leadership in healthcare. After a decade as CEO of hospitals, he now drives innovative Patient Safety programs at the Federation of Hospitals of Canton Vaud and advises health authorities across Europe. His work bridges research, strategy, and practice—making him a leading voice in advancing quality and safety in healthcare.
«Quality care is about more than illness — it’s about what matters in a patient’s life.»
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Anthony Staines began his career as CEO of two hospitals in Switzerland. After several years in healthcare leadership, he returned to university to complete a doctorate in public health at the University of Lyon, focusing on quality of care — a topic that has since become his professional focus. He believes that providing truly high-quality care requires more than understanding a patient’s illness; it means understanding their values, their preferences, their life context — what really matters to them. That’s what he’s here to talk about today.