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17 September is World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day is an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO). This day calls for global solidarity in the improvement of patient safety. 

This year’s theme is Medication Safety, with the slogan 'Medication Without Harm'.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has collected exemplary work from health services that showcase quality use of medicines across:

  • transitions of care
  • polypharmacy
  • high-risk medicines.

Showcase of exemplar projects

Visit our web page, WHO World Patient Safety Day 2022 to view a compilation of Commission resources and exemplar medication safety Quality Improvement projects from around Australia.

View Medication Safety Showcase

Video testimonials will also be shared from health care experts, calling for action to reduce medication-related harm.

More information

Visit our Medication Safety web page.

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