Patient safety is the absence of preventable harm to a patient during the process of healthcare. However, to achieve a substantial reduction in healthcare errors significant organizational changes are warranted. This article outlines important strategies that must be implemented for better patient safety in a hospital setting. In October 2004, WHO launched a patient safety program which underlined the importance of patient safety as a global healthcare issue.
Since then patient safety has been increasingly recognized as an issue of global importance, but much work remains to be done. Therefore, improving patient safety should be among the highest priorities of healthcare leaders and managers. Following are some recommendations a hospital administration should take note of for the betterment of patient safety. Reducing hospital readmissions Identifying and targeting at-risk patient…
