DRIVING
PATIENT SAFETY FORWARD
European Patient Safety Foundation is an independent foundation, uniting experts and leading organisations to drive patient safety forward across Europe.
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1 in every 10 patients is harmed in health care. (1)
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3m
3 million deaths occur annually due to unsafe care. (1)
13%
The direct cost
of treating patients who have been harmed during their care approaches 13% of health spending. (2)
50%
Above 50% of harm (1 in every 20 patients) is preventable. (1)
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WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS
IMPLEMENTATION
CHALLENGES
PATIENT INVOLVEMENT
LEADERSHIP, TEAM & ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
SAFETY
CULTURE
WORKING THEMES
Inspired by the "butterfly effect" we honour innovative and accessible practices that have a measurable, positive impact on patient safety.
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Have you developed and implemented an innovation that has improved hashtag patient safety? Now’s your chance to share your work and inspire change across Europe!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
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Evidence-based innovative practices with a measurable impact on patient safety;
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Low-tech or open-source approaches;
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Solutions easily transferable and replicable to other countries and contexts.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, 1st September 2025​​​​
PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE 2024
At a time when the potential of technological innovation to improve patient safety and patient outcomes is increasingly undeniable, tangible results are still a long way off. What are the missing links that prevent the vision of breakthrough digital solutions from translating into genuine improvements in patient safety and outcomes?
STRONGER
TOGETHER
We are proud to be working with leading patient safety experts and organisations across Europe. We accelerate implementation of patient safety initiatives by creating a united network who share knowledge, tools and recommendations.
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