International Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day was established in 2019 by a resolution of the UN Assembly The holiday is celebrated all over the world on September 17th Every year the theme of the celebration, held under the auspices of WHO, changes Thus, in 2020, special attention was paid to the safety of medical workers who, like their patients, faced COVID-19 Next year, 2021, the main theme was helping newborns and their mothers The purpose of this World Day is to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality, because pregnancy and childbirth are associated with the risk of unforeseen complications The international holiday is dedicated to the oldest principle of medical ethics “Primum non nocere” (translated from Latin - “First of all, do no harm”) Around the world, up to 10% of patients are harmed as a result of incorrect care provided to patients in a hospital It is noted that up to 50% of the consequences can be prevented In outpatient settings, 4 out of 10 patients suffer from the erroneous actions of doctors, which leads to undesirable consequences for their health In honor of the holiday celebrated on September 17, various events are held throughout the year: • All-Russian Olympiad on Safety in Healthcare;• interactive surveys of patients and doctors;• competition "Leader of Quality in Healthcare";• press conferences and briefings on patient safety issues Despite the fact that the holiday is quite young, it already has traditions For Patient Protection Day, all historical monuments, art objects, iconic places and landmarks are illuminated in orange Holding events and attracting attention to the holiday is aimed at preventing doctors’ mistakes Healthcare is a high-risk area Up to 10% of patient deaths associated with diagnostic errors and 80% of undesirable consequences of medical intervention can be prevented Measures to protect sick people include their identification, compliance with drug and surgical safety, and quality care Only 14% of patients worldwide will receive it in the form of preventing the risk of falling, bedsores or thrombosis Patient Safety Day is aimed at creating a culture of behavior among medical workers, taking into account undesirable consequences caused by unqualified care, and improving the skills of doctors The holiday of September 17 draws attention to the fact that protecting the interests of patients is the business of every employee of a clinic or other medical institution Patient safety is a key healthcare priority in Russia and other countries around the world