Ensuring Patient Safety: A Strategic Framework for Modern Healthcare

Vincent Barba, a Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA;b Matheny Hospital, Matheny Medical and Educational Center, 65 Highland, NJ 07977, Avenue, Peapack, USA

Abstract
Medical errors are multifactorial, encompassing issues such as communication failures, diagnostic inaccuracies, and procedural complications. The Institute of Medicine’s seminal report, To Err Is Human, highlighted the systemic nature of these errors and called for fundamental reforms in healthcare delivery. Over twenty years later, while some progress has been made, much work remains to ensure reliable and safe care for every patient. This article synthesizes key principles and evidence-based strategies for enhancing patient safety, drawing insights from comprehensive studies and practical interventions across healthcare settings.

Keywords
quality; patient safety; healthcare

Cite this paper
Vincent Barba, Ensuring Patient Safety: A Strategic Framework for Modern Healthcare , SCIREA Journal of Health. Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2025 | PP. 1-6. 10.54647/pmh330374

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