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Join us in celebrating World Patient Safety Day on September 17 by taking a moment to appreciate the importance of patient safety and quality healthcare! This special day was created to raise awareness about the global challenges faced when it comes to providing safe, reliable, and effective healthcare. It's also an opportunity for medical professionals around the world to come together in solidarity while reminding themselves of their ethical obligations.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pressure for Safe Healthcare</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, Florence Nightingale laid the foundation for professional nursing, making a significant move towards creating safe healthcare practices.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of WHO</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization (WHO) was formed to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pioneering Safety Report</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Institute of Medicine in the U.S. released a report called "To Err is Human", which marked the start of modern patient safety movement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>WHO's Global Patient Safety Challenge</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization launched the Global Patient Safety Challenge to address key issues in healthcare safety worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Patient Safety Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Health Assembly endorsed the establishment of World Patient Safety Day to be observed annually on September 17, to enhance global understanding of patient safety and increase public engagement in health care safety.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a safety seminar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host a seminar with health care professionals to discuss challenges and solutions in patient safety. Invite local experts to share their knowledge and experience on how to reduce the risk of medical errors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Launch a safety campaign</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Develop a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of patient safety. Use posters, pamphlets, and brochures to educate people about the risks of medical errors and how they can prevent them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Promote safe practices</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage hospital staff and other healthcare providers to practice safe procedures when providing care to patients. Develop protocols for administering medications, performing surgical procedures, and handling medical equipment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Participate in online events</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take part in online events related to patient safety such as webinars, conferences, or virtual symposiums. Network with other healthcare professionals from around the world and share best practices in patient care.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a hospital</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for volunteer opportunities at your local hospitals or clinics. Help out with administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or replying to emails so nurses and doctors have more time to take care of patients.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Patient safety is a top priority</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Providing the highest quality care and ensuring patient safety should always be top priorities of healthcare providers. World Patient Safety Day serves as a reminder for healthcare professionals to focus on improving their practices and reduce the risks associated with medical treatments, such as misdiagnosis, medication errors, surgery complications, and more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Improves performance of healthcare systems</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Safety should be at the core of any health system. Improving safety measures across hospitals and clinics not only benefits patients but can actually help improve the overall performance of an entire healthcare system by reducing costs caused by preventable errors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages greater transparency</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In many countries, there is a lack of transparency when it comes to patient safety issues. World Patient Safety Day serves as a platform to encourage greater dialogue between patients and caregivers to ensure that everyone involved understands their rights and responsibilities in terms of healthcare services.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Patient Safety Leads to Significant Cost Savings</h3><p class='facts-content'>Investment in patient safety can lead to significant financial savings, as fewer adverse events translate to reduced costs from treatments and legal actions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Patient Safety Improves Trust in Healthcare Systems</h3><p class='facts-content'>A solid commitment to patient safety can improve public trust and satisfaction, leading to enhanced overall health outcomes for the community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Patient Engagement Plays a Crucial Role in Safety</h3><p class='facts-content'>Engaged and informed patients can play a vital role in improving their own safety by actively participating in their healthcare processes and decisions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Healthcare Workers' Safety Directly Impacts Patient Safety</h3><p class='facts-content'>Providing a safe environment for healthcare workers is critically important. Healthcare professionals working under safe conditions are less prone to errors, thus ensuring higher patient safety.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Technology is Increasingly Being Leveraged for Patient Safety</h3><p class='facts-content'>Advancements in technology, like electronic health records and telemedicine, are being increasingly utilized to improve patient safety by reducing errors and increasing access to quality care.</p></div></div>
World Patient Safety Day is celebrated on September 17th every year. In 2024, World Patient Safety Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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