“Engaging patients for patient safety means listening to their voices, respecting their rights, and

empowering them to participate in their own care”

Good morning, everyone. Today, we celebrate World Patient Safety Day. A day to raise awareness about
the importance of patient safety and advocate for actions to improve it.This year the theme of World
Patient safety Day is “Elevate the voice of patients!”

Patient safety is the prevention of harm to patients. It is a fundamental right of all patients, everywhere,
every time. And yet, globally, at least 5 patients die every minute because of unsafe care.

This is unacceptable. We must do more to ensure that patients are safe when they receive healthcare.

There are many things that can be done to improve patient safety. One important step is to engage
patients and families in their own care. Evidence shows that when patients are treated as partners in
their care, significant gains are made in safety, patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By becoming
active members of the health care team, patients can contribute to the safety of their care and that of
the health care system as a whole

Another important step is to create a culture of safety in healthcare settings. This means that healthcare
professionals should feel safe reporting errors and near misses, and they should be supported in
learning from their mistakes.

We also need to invest in systems and processes that can help to prevent errors from happening in the
first place. This includes things like electronic health records and barcoding systems.

Improving patient safety is a complex challenge, but it is one that we must address. We all have a role to
play in making healthcare safer.

At the end of the day, the goals are simple: Safety and security

Thank you.

“Patient safety is not an accident, it is a choice’

“No one should be harmed while receiving health care. And yet, globally, at least 5 patients die
every minute because of unsafe care.” - WHO

“Engaging patients for patient safety means listening to their voices, respecting their rights, and
empowering them to participate in their own care.” – WHO
“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: Safety and security

World Patient Safety Day was established in May 2019 when the 72nd World Health
Assembly adopted.

“Elevate the voice of patients!”

evidence shows that when patients are treated as partners in their care, significant
gains are made in safety, patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By becoming active
members of the health care team, patients can contribute to the safety of their care and
that of the health care system as a whole.

Good morning, everyone. Today, we celebrate World Patient Safety Day. This is a day to raise awareness
of the importance of patient safety and to advocate for actions to improve it.Patient safety is the
prevention of harm to patients. It is a fundamental right of all patients, everywhere, every time. And yet,
patient harm due to unsafe care is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, with
millions of patients harmed every year.This is unacceptable. We must do more to ensure that patients
are safe when they receive healthcare.There are many things that can be done to improve patient
safety. One important step is to engage patients and families in their own care. Patients and families
should be involved in decision-making about their treatment, and they should feel comfortable speaking
up if they have any concerns.Another important step is to create a culture of safety in healthcare
settings. This means that healthcare professionals should feel safe reporting errors and near misses, and
they should be supported in learning from their mistakes.We also need to invest in systems and
processes that can help to prevent errors from happening in the first place. This includes things like
electronic health records, which can help to reduce the risk of medication errors, and barcoding
systems, which can help to ensure that patients receive the correct medication and dosage.Improving
patient safety is a complex challenge, but it is one that we must address. We all have a role to play in
making healthcare safer.Here are some specific actions that we can all take:

* Patients and families: Be informed about your care, ask questions, and speak up if you have any
concerns.
* Healthcare professionals: Create a culture of safety in your workplace, report errors and near misses,
and learn from your mistakes.

* Healthcare organizations: Invest in systems and processes that can help to prevent errors from
happening, and support your healthcare professionals in learning from their mistakes.

* Policymakers: Develop and implement policies that support patient safety, and invest in research to
identify and address new patient safety challenges.

Together, we can make healthcare safer for everyone.

Thank you.

Patient safety is the prevention of harm to patients. It is a fundamental right of all patients, everywhere,
every time. And yet, patient harm due to unsafe care is one of the leading causes of death and disability
worldwide, with millions of patients harmed every year.

We must do more to ensure that patients are safe when they receive healthcare.

Here are some specific actions that we can all take:

Patients and families: Be informed about your care, ask questions, and speak up if you have any
concerns.

Healthcare professionals: Create a culture of safety in your workplace, report errors and near misses,
and learn from your mistakes.

Healthcare organizations: Invest in systems and processes that can help to prevent errors from
happening, and support your healthcare professionals in learning from their mistakes.

Policymakers: Develop and implement policies that support patient safety, and invest in research to
identify and address new patient safety challenges.

Together, we can make healthcare safer for everyone.