1. The document discusses building knowledge networks for quality improvement and patient safety in the Irish health service. 2. It emphasizes that networks allow for the exchange of information, contacts, and experience between professionals. This helps disseminate innovation and provide support. 3. The document provides examples of existing networks and resources in Ireland that can be leveraged, such as programs in chronic disease, surgery, and quality improvement. It also discusses challenges around data, IT systems, and culture.

4. Dunning-Kruger Effect. "Overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it

7. Text Christakis NA; NEJM 357;4 1997

8. A system is a network of interdependent components that work together to try to accomplish the aim of the system. A system must have an aim. Without the aim, there is no system. W. Edwards Deming

9. The Aim Better Quality Better Access Less Cost

11. Berwick, DM. JAMA. 2003;289:1969-1975

12. Berwick, DM. JAMA. 2003;289:1969-1975

17. How to begin; start small

18. Don’t reinvent the wheel

21. Traditional Social Networks

34. “ It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”