Patient safety is a fundamental pillar of quality healthcare. Every hospital strives to provide the highest level of care, but ensuring a safe environment where patients receive treatment without preventable harm is a continuous challenge. As part of the broader quality dimensions in healthcare, patient safety focuses on reducing risks, preventing errors, and ensuring a culture of accountability.

Understanding Patient Safety

Patient safety involves creating and maintaining systems that reduce medical errors, prevent infections, improve communication, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in ten patients is harmed while receiving hospital care, with nearly half of these incidents being preventable. Common safety concerns include:

Medication errors;

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs);

Surgical complications;

Falls and injuries;

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis.

Ensuring zero harm requires a comprehensive approach that integrates safety at every level of care.

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