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Influential Health Leaders Unite to Tackle Patient Safety

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation is hosting its 12th Annual World Patient Safety Science & Technology Summit on February 27 in Dana Point, California. This event is poised to gather some of the most influential voices in healthcare, including leading health executives, policymakers, clinicians, and patient advocates. The critical theme for this year, "The Power to Propel Change," aims to transform pressing discussions regarding patient safety into tangible actions.

Addressing a Critical Issue

Preventable medical harm remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, prompting the urgency of this gathering. Joe Kiani, the Founder of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, highlighted the stark reality that despite advancements in healthcare, preventable harm continues to occur daily. "The power to propel change comes from leadership that is willing to take responsibility and act," Kiani emphasized. The Summit seeks to inspire accountability and spark meaningful progress by focusing on patient-first solutions.

Event Highlights

The Summit features a lineup of distinguished keynote speakers, including Dr. Jill Biden, the former First Lady and long-time advocate for healthcare reform, and Sir Jeremy Hunt, the former UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. These leaders will share their insights on leadership, accountability, and the necessity for policy reform.

In addition to keynote speeches, the event will include panel discussions that will tackle vital topics such as:

• - Transforming Accountability in Healthcare: A look at how innovative models can change perceptions and practices in patient care.
• - Leveraging AI to Prevent Patient Harm: Exploring proactive measures that utilize technology to identify potential risks before they escalate.
• - Maternal Mortality: Addressing the critical issue surrounding maternal health with the session titled, "One preventable maternal death is one too many."

A remarkable array of experts will be present, including healthcare leaders like Dr. Diana Ramos and Dr. Margaret Wilson, ready to share their insights and frontline experiences aimed at reducing patient harm and rebuilding trust in our healthcare systems.

Moving Beyond Theory

Throughout the Summit, speakers are expected to present evidence-based strategies that have shown tangible success in improving patient outcomes and minimizing harm. This focus on practical solutions stands out amid theories and discussions, as leaders are encouraged to delineate the next steps for actionable change.

As the healthcare community continues to face challenges related to patient safety, this Summit acts as a pivotal point for deliberation, action and accountability. By uniting the most impactful figures in healthcare under one roof, the foundation hopes to galvanize efforts toward the common goal of eradicating preventable harm in healthcare.

For those interested in more details or to participate, additional information on registration and access to media resources can be found on the Patient Safety Movement Foundation's official website: www.psmf.org.

About the Patient Safety Movement Foundation

Founded in 2012 by Joe Kiani, the Patient Safety Movement Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating preventable medical errors. Through collaboration with global patient safety experts, the Foundation develops actionable evidence-based practices to address key issues of patient harm and encourages hospitals to commit to zero preventable harm. The organization is also advocating for healthcare technology companies to adopt the Open Data Pledge, enabling predictive algorithms to assess risks proactively before they lead to harm.