Transformational Leadership in Healthcare: Enhancing Patient Safety Outcomes

Gagandeep Kaur is a dedicated professional with a background in human development, early childhood education, and healthcare leadership. She has a Bachelor of Community Science majoring in human development and family studies from Punjab Agricultural University in India and further pursued a Master of Arts in leadership from Trinity Western University in Canada. Her career spans multiple sectors, including early childhood education, speech therapy, and healthcare coordination, where she has worked closely with diverse populations to enhance learning, communication, and patient care. Gagandeep Kaur’s professional experience includes working as a language therapist, assisting children with speech delays, and serving as an early childhood educator, fostering inclusive learning environments. She has also worked as a healthcare coordinator and patient care coordinator, where she developed a strong understanding of patient-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and healthcare system challenges. Her research interests center on transformational leadership in healthcare, particularly its impact on patient safety, staff empowerment, and organizational culture. She has explored how effective leadership can reduce medical errors, enhance communication in multidisciplinary teams, and foster continuous improvement in healthcare settings. Her work integrates insights from her hands-on experience in the healthcare and quick-service restaurant industries, where she has analyzed organizational performance through key metrics such as service efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational consistency. With a passion for leadership development and system transformation, Gagandeep Kaur aims to contribute to research and practice contributing to both employee well-being and patient outcomes. She is committed to bridging the gap between theory and practice, ensuring leadership strategies drive meaningful and sustainable improvements in healthcare as well as other sectors.