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This International Patient Safety Day, we are highlighting the World Health Organization's global effort to raise awareness and encourage collaboration among patients, healthcare workers, policymakers, and leaders to enhance patient safety. This year's focus, "Get it right, make it safe," underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to improve diagnostic safety. This includes strengthening healthcare systems, designing safe diagnostic pathways, supporting healthcare workers, and engaging patients throughout the diagnostic process. We are proud of the work we do every day to help support innovation in healthcare, to "get it right", and "make it safe." #PatientSafety #WorldPatientSafetyDay #HealthcareSafety #PatientEngagement #SafeHealthcare

🏥 World Patient Safety Day: Get it right, make it safe! Today, we highlight the critical importance of correct and timely diagnosis in ensuring patient safety. This year's theme, "Improving diagnosis for patient safety," emphasizes the need for collaboration between patients, health workers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders. Let's work together to strengthen patient safety and transform healthcare. #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #Healthcare #Diagnosis

Today, on #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we stand united in our mission to prioritize patient safety across the globe. Patient safety is not just about protocols—it's about building trust, ensuring dignity, and safeguarding lives at every step of care. As healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates, we must continue to drive forward innovative solutions and safety measures that reduce harm, improve outcomes, and address healthcare disparities, especially for the most vulnerable populations. This year’s theme, “Engaging Patients for Patient Safety,” reminds us that safety is a collective effort. By empowering patients with knowledge, involving them in decision-making, and fostering transparent communication, we create a system where every voice matters. Let’s commit to a future where patient safety is the cornerstone of care. Together, we can reduce avoidable harm and make healthcare safer for all. #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality #HealthForAll #SafetyFirst #HealthcareInnovation #PatientEngagement #WorldPatientSafetyDay #AevusHealthcareConsulting

Today is World Patient Safety Day, a great way to raise public awareness & foster collaboration between patients, health workers, policymakers, & healthcare leaders to improve patient safety. We can’t do this work alone, and we appreciate EVERYONE who helps make care safer in Oregon… and beyond! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSNin93A #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #BetterCareForAll

Today, we recognize the critical importance of patient safety in healthcare. Ensuring every patient receives safe, high-quality care is a shared responsibility among healthcare professionals, organizations, and systems worldwide. 💡 This year's theme: “Engaging patients for patient safety” emphasizes the vital role patients and their families play in their own care. Together, we can work towards safer health practices by promoting open communication, trust, and transparency. Let’s continue to innovate and collaborate, putting safety first in every decision, process, and procedure. Because patient safety is healthcare's heartbeat. 💙 #PatientSafety #HealthcareExcellence #WorldPatientSafetyDay #QualityCare #SafetyFirst

🩺 7 September 2024 : World Patient Safety Day 🩺 Today, we unite patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, leaders, and policy- makers to demonstrate our commitment to patient safety. This year's theme is "Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety" with the slogan: "Get it right, make it safe!" The focus is on the importance of accurate and timely diagnosis in ensuring patient safety and improving health outcomes. By working together, we can create safer healthcare systems for all. Let's champion the cause of patient safety today and every day! Caroline Bilen BSN,CHRMO,CHQO - Bassel Molaeb, MPH, CIC, FAPIC - Dania Wehbe - World Health Organization #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #HealthcareSafety #AccurateDiagnosis #SafeHealthcare #PatientCare

Navigating the challenges of seamless care transitions is vital for ensuring patient safety. As we move patients from one care setting to another, several risks can arise that may compromise their health outcomes. 🔍 Key Challenges Include: Medication Errors: A staggering 60% of medication errors occur during transitions! 💊 Communication Breakdowns: Inadequate information transfer can lead to serious safety incidents. 📞 Patient Understanding: Many patients leave the hospital without a clear understanding of their care plan. 🏥 Addressing these issues requires collaboration and effective communication among healthcare teams, patients, and families. 🤔 What strategies have you implemented to improve transitions in your practice? 💬 How can we better engage patients in their care during these critical moments? Let’s share our experiences and insights! #PatientSafety #HealthcareTransitions #SeamlessCare #Collaboration #HealthInnovation

🎄Patient visits often spike after the holidays due to seasonal illnesses and delayed care. Is your team ready? In our latest blog, Amanda Van Cleave shares practical tips and best practices to help healthcare organizations manage the unique challenges of the holiday season while keeping staff and patients happy. What does your practice do to prepare for the holidays? Share your strategies in the comments! Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gEnvTwaj #Healthcare #HolidaySeason #BestPractices #IgniteHealthcareSolutions

The World Health Organization’s first-ever Global Patient Safety Report includes an analysis that compiles and describes actions taken by countries, and presents evidence on the overall burden of unsafe healthcare practices, viewed broadly as well as within specific population groups, clinical domains, and according to major sources of harm. There are also case studies showcasing how different countries are learning and developing patient safety solutions within their unique contexts, along with feature stories highlighting key global initiatives and interventions in patient safety. Download it here: https://www.pfps.us/ #healthcare #patientsafety #patientcare