Introduction to Patient Safety
Starting on:
Oct 14, 2024
Ending on:
Oct 17, 2024
Moderator(s):
Mr. Kennedy Okinda
Head of Training, Research and Programs
Mrs Grace Karanja
IPC coordinator
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MWAI KIBAKI HOSPITAL
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Introduction to Patient Safety

Starting on:
Oct 14, 2024
Ending on:
Oct 17, 2024
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Description

Measures and practices implemented to protect patients from potential harm or adverse events during their healthcare experience. The reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the healthcare system, as well as through the use of best practices shown to lead to optimal patient outcomes

Objectives

Definition of patient Safety Burden of patient harm Evolution of the global patient safety movement Patient safety concerns of most significance World patient safety day Global patient safety action plan Kenya national policy on patient safety, health worker safety and quality of care Role of health workers on patient safety Steps to improve patient safety Patient safety culture

Presenters

  1. Mr. Samuel Muthui
    IPC focal person
    Karatina Hospital

  2. Mr. Boniface Macharia
    Nyeri County IPC, Patient Safety and Quality assurance Coordinator
    Nyeri County Department of Health

  3. Mrs Grace Karanja
    Mwai Kibaki Hospital IPC Coordinator
    Mwai Kibaki Hospital

  4. Mrs Merioth Mugambi
    Merioth Mugambi- Nyeri County Referral Hospital IPC focal person
    Nyeri County Department of Health

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