Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Patient Safety

Patient safety in healthcare refers to the prevention of errors and adverse events in the healthcare setting, with the goal of protecting patients from harm. This includes preventing medical errors, such as wrong-site surgeries and medication errors, as well as preventing infections and other adverse events.

There are a number of strategies that healthcare organizations can use to improve patient safety. These include implementing evidence-based practices, such as hand hygiene and infection control protocols, standardizing processes and procedures, and using technology to improve the accuracy and completeness of patient information.

Another important aspect of patient safety is the use of a ““culture of safety”” within healthcare organizations. This involves promoting a work environment where staff feel comfortable reporting errors and near-misses, and where they are encouraged to speak up when they see something that could put patients at risk.

Quality improvement initiatives and measuring patient safety outcomes are also key components of patient safety. This includes tracking key indicators such as adverse events, staff compliance with safety protocols, and patient outcomes.

Patient engagement and communication is also an important aspect of patient safety, empowering patients to be active participants in their care and encouraging them to speak up if they have concerns or notice something unusual.

Overall, patient safety is a critical aspect of healthcare and requires the ongoing efforts of healthcare organizations, healthcare professionals, and patients to continuously improve and provide safe care to patients.

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    • December
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      10th World Congress on Patient Safety and Healthcare

       December 7 to December 8, 2022 

      Singapore City, Singapore

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    • November
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      CME/CPD accredited World Nursing Conferences

       November 15 to November 18, 2022 

      San Francisco, California, United States

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      Safety Systems Seminar Boston

       October 18 to October 20, 2022 

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    • July
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      AGC’s Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference 2022

       July 26 to July 28, 2022 

      Washington, D.C.

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       June 23, 2022 

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