Patient safety: a global agenda for healthcare organization.

Abstract

The safety of patients as well as healthcare is now a major global concern. Due to a variety of circumstances and worldwide research findings, patient safety and quality of care during hospitalization be major issues. Patient safety may be a burden in the healthcare system. However, it has been recognized as an area of development. Patient safety remains a challenge for developing countries like India. Patient harm is a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing and transitional nations. Millions of people can suffer disabling injuries or die as a result of medical practice. Patient safety aims to reduce harm from healthcare. There are compelling reasons for improving investment and intervention to reduce patient safety mishaps. However, we need to understand that patient safety is a discipline in healthcare that uses safety science to develop a reliable system of care delivery. The purpose of this study is to discuss the various factors responsible for patient safety and also to understand the global burden of unsafe patient care. So, after reviewing various national and international literature, the study reports that the local issues connected with patient safety through engaging in evolving a systems approach to enhance the safety of patient care in developing nations like India.