Hospitals at all levels must adopt a systematic approach to better identify and prevent medical errors, especially those that frequently occur among illiterate patients. This article highlights key recommendations to strengthen error detection and minimize high-risk situations that could compromise patient safety. Given the current literacy rate, particularly in rural areas, healthcare professionals and administrators should design patient safety systems that account for diversity and literacy challenges.
As with any organizational change, some initiatives can be implemented quickly by building on existing capacities, while others may require greater time, effort, and resources. Building a Supportive Culture for Patient Safety Ensuring patient safety requires cultivating an organizational culture that encourages the identification, reporting, and open discussion of near misses and…
