Celebrate World Patient Safety Day
According to the WHO Public Relations Department, injury to patients as a result of adverse events is one of the leading causes of death or disability worldwide, according to the WHO. Adverse events in the world are caused by the inadequacy of the care and treatment process in the hospitals of low-income and middle-income countries, resulting in the deaths of 1.5 million people. The statistics are one in each of the hospitals in the high-income countries. The designation of “World Patient Safety Day” contributes to the global solidarity for urgent action to reduce avoidable injuries and aims to raise awareness and understanding of patient safety. To exchange experiences to benefit from the lessons learned and to emphasize the importance of patient safety, the slogan “Talk for patient safety” has been set. Patient safety in the health sector is the first measure to improve the quality of services, making public information effective in promoting a home health care culture aimed at reducing nosocomial infections.
