The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) yesterday inaugurated the 11th Qatar Patient Safety Week (QPSW) Conference, organised by the ministry under the theme: "360° Quality Care: Advancing Safety Through Systemic Change".
The three-day conference brings together more than 3,000 professionals from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), healthcare sector institutions, academia and relevant partners, with a distinguished group of local and international experts speaking at the conference.
Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr Ghanim Ali al-Mannai, said the conference reflects the shared commitment to strengthening the concept of quality and safety across the entire healthcare system, supporting the achievement of health strategies aimed at improving the health and well-being of the community and excelling in service delivery and patient experiences.
In his opening address, Dr al-Mannai said: "The participation of this distinguished group of experts and specialists in the conference underscores our shared responsibility and unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality through active collaboration and partnership from all stakeholders, including officials, policy makers and healthcare professionals, together with the vital role of patients and their families."
He added: "Through our strategic approach of ‘Health in All Policies', we ensure that efforts across all sectors are aligned to bring about continuous improvement in community health."
Dr al-Mannai further explained that this year's theme, "360° Quality Care: Advancing Safety Through Systemic Change", highlights the ministry's and its partners' commitment to adopting a holistic approach in improving healthcare quality and patient safety.
The focus is on innovation and harnessing the latest and best technologies in healthcare to secure better health outcomes for all. He noted that the strong momentum enjoyed by Qatar Patient Safety Week since its launch in 2014 demonstrates the commitment of all partners within this inspiring initiative to achieving excellence in delivering safe and high-quality healthcare.
Professor Jason Leitch, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in the US, delivered the conference's first keynote address, stating, "The healthcare system in Qatar is one of the world's leading systems in its efforts to provide safe and effective care for its people. There is much to be learned from the Qatari experience, and it has always been open to international expertise." (QNA)
