World Patient Safety Day on the 17th of September is the cornerstone of action to promote global health and safety. This year the chosen theme by the WHO is “improving diagnosis for patient safety” in line with the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021- 2030 which highlights the need for ensuring the safety of diagnostic processes.
The objectives for this year are to raise global awareness of errors in diagnosis contributing to patient harm and emphasise the important role of correct, timely and safe diagnosis in improving patient safety; to foster collaboration with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patient organisations among others; and to empower patients and families to actively engage with healthcare professionals to improve diagnostic processes.
ISQua EEA along with its client organisations is proud to support World Patient Safety Day. Below you will find details of how our external evaluation clients, are promoting and supporting World Patient Safety Day 2024 across the globe.
In Jordan, The Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) are actively promoting Change Day on 18th September under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Mona Al Hussein. The Change Day initiative aims to shed light on initiatives that ensure the safety of patients, auditors and workers in health institutions. The theme for 2024 Change Day is in line with World Patient Safety Day. A number of activities are taking place: an orientation session for the healthcare sector is available here and here
A Change Day Video and podcasts are available here, here and here
Health Standards Organization and Accreditation Canada are also busy promoting this important theme. The Webinar: Increasing Patient Safety Outcomes by Addressing Diagnostic Issues will take place on 17th September at 10:00 EST. This webinar aims to enhance understanding and awareness of the critical role that accurate and timely diagnosis plays in patient safety. Through expert insights and lived experiences, they aim to equip people with the knowledge and strategies needed to improve diagnostic accuracy, thereby ensuring better health outcomes and safer patient care. Presenters include Dr. John McGraw, Dr. Anthony Sanfilippo, Jacques Federspiel and Joan Conrad. Register now
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Joint Commission International are also holding an international webinar called Diagnostic Safety: The Multidisciplinary Approach on 17th September at 13:30 CEST. The speakers include Dr. Neelam Dhingra, Dr. Abdulelah M. Alhawsawi, Mr Howard Cotton, Dr. Malathi Arshanapalai and Ms Dani Motchi. Register now
The Quality Global Alliance (QGA) in Brazil are also actively promoting this year’s theme of diagnostic safety through many initiatives. On September 17th, Dr. Melissa Morais, Technical Director at QGA, will host a special webinar featuring the distinguished Dr. Karina Thomaz, Medical Director at DASA. DASA's clinical governance was the first in the world to achieve the Qmentum International Diamond Accreditation, and its Patient Safety Core is the first in Brazil to begin a certification process!
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We encourage our clients and their stakeholders to participate in these events to gain further knowledge and insight into diagnostic patient safety and how to improve patient outcomes on World Patient Safety Day 2024! Please also check out the ISQua World Patient Safety Day webpage for more information and events that are taking place.