Patient Safety 

Patient Safety 

1. Definition: 

Patient safety refers to the minimization of risk and prevention of harm to patients during healthcare encounters. 

B. Key Concepts: 

1. Communication: Effective communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families promotes patient safety by ensuring accurate and timely information exchange. 

2. Infection Control: Adhering to strict infection control practices, such as hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and proper sterilization techniques, helps prevent the spread of infections. 

3. Medication Safety: Ensuring accurate medication administration, proper dosage, appropriate documentation, and patient education about medications reduces the risk of medication errors. 

4. Patient Identification: Verifying patient identification through the use of two patient identifiers (e.g., name, date of birth) before administering any treatment or medication helps prevent errors. 

5. Fall Prevention: Implementing measures to prevent falls among patients, especially those at risk, is crucial to ensure patient safety.