World Patient Safety Day 2023:
Engaging Patients in Patient Safety
World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17, aims to enhance global solidarity and action for patient safety. It unites patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, leaders, and policymakers in a commitment to improve safety standards in healthcare. Established by the resolution WHA 72.6 'Global Action on Patient Safety' , it recognizes patient safety as a global health priority. Each year, the day highlights specific themes such as engaging patients in patient safety, Medication safety, and Safe maternal and newborn care to address critical areas in patient safety.
For more details, you can visit the WHO World Patient Safety Day page.
Or https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day/world-patient-safety-day-2024
How do we get involved?
The PPDCE at Michael Garron Hospital is committed to educating both clinicians and patients alike about the diagnostic process and World patient safety day is the perfect occasion to do so!
To engage in world patient safety day, our team participates in education through events and booths that will be available for visit at MGH on September 17th!
Why are our investigators passionate
about diagnostic safety?
Patients are at the core of the diagnostic process
Because we can make safer care!
I have had personal experience with diagnostic errors in my family so I am here o help find solutions to system's problems
Everyone deserves safe care!
Because I have seen the downstream negative effects on patients
Diagnostic errors impact all patients at some point in their lifetime
I am really passionate about patient and family experiences in healthcare and safety is a piece of this!
Because there shouldn't be such a thing as confusion when it comes to you or your family's health
Diagnostic safety is key to healthcare safety
Diagnostic safety is an important and impactful aspect of patient care and I am excited to be able to dig deep and be a part of this project!
I would like to contribute my expertise in cognitive science to dig deeper into the cognitive aspects of diagnostic decision-making
To advance patient-oriented research
Because time is precious! Consequences of diagnostic error include loss of valuable time - time for effective treatment, recovery, and living
It is a challenge to measure reliably and promote safety!
Resources
Official WHO page on World Patient Safety Day
How Patient Safety Day is Observed Around The World
https://patient-safety-day.org/
https://www.paho.org/en/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day-2023-engaging-patients-patient-safety