Best Practices Related to Themes of World Patient Safety Day
Annually, World Patient Safety Day falls on 17 September
Annually on World Patient Safety Day, all nations and international allies are encouraged to collaborate and take action to enhance patient safety globally. The event unites patients, families, caregivers, communities, health care professionals, leaders, and policymakers in demonstrating their dedication to patient safety.
World Patient Safety Day is an opportunity to raise public awareness and foster collaboration between patients, health workers, policymakers and health care leaders to improve patient safety.
This year the theme is “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” with the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”, highlighting the critical importance of correct and timely diagnosis in ensuring patient safety and improving health outcomes.
In commemorating the World Patient Safety Day, we invite you to share best practices that are related to the theme of each World Patient Safety Day:
World Patient Safety Day |
Theme |
Share Best Practices |
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Improving diagnosis for patient safety |
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Engaging Patients for Patient Safety |
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Medication Safety |
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Safe Maternal and Newborn Care |
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Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety |
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Speak up for Patient Safety! |