APSA Patient Safety Pathway based on the Egyptian Patient Safety Standards

Hospital Patient Safety Standards

Admission

Patient Identification Medication Documentation

Risk Assessment Staff

Fall Prevention Pressure Ulcer Prevention Staff Awareness

Diagnostic Procedures
Diagnostic Procedures Handling

Policies and
Critical Values Alarm Systems
Procedures

Medication

Single Use Injection Devices Concentrated Electrolytes Safety Hand Hygiene

Look-Alike and Verbal

Dangerous Medication
Sound-Alike Telephone
Abbreviations Labelling
Medication Orders

Therapeutic Interventions

Document and
Time Out Tube
Equipment Site Marking
(PPP) Misconnection
Checklist

Hand Over
Prevention of Instrument Retention
Communication

Discharge

Medication List Continuity of Care