Making Health Care Safe: India Focuses on National Patient Safety Implementation Framework
Observed on September 17, World Patient Safety Day highlights the global challenge where one in ten patients experiences harm during hospitalisation. In India, the National Patient Safety Implementation Framework (2018-25) provides a roadmap for embedding safety into clinical programs. Key initiatives include the Pharmacovigilance Program of India and accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). The article emphasizes the need for 'Patient Advisory Councils' to bring patient voices into decision-making and calls for a culture of safety across the entire healthcare ecosystem to prevent avoidable harm.
Key Points
- World Patient Safety Day is observed annually on September 17 to promote global health safety and reduce patient harm.
- India's National Patient Safety Implementation Framework (2018-25) aims to integrate safety protocols into all levels of the health system.
- Less than 5% of hospitals in India have currently earned full NABH accreditation, highlighting a significant gap in safety standards.
- The WHO Global Patient Safety Action Plan provides a blueprint for integrating safety into healthcare systems through patient engagement.
Exam Facts
- September 17: World Patient Safety Day.
- National Patient Safety Implementation Framework (2018-25).
- NABH: National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers.
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