Saudi Arabia emphasizes patient safety worldwide
Saudi Arabia has highlighted its achievement in improving patient safety, as King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah was awarded the 2026 Global Patient Safety Award by the Joint Commission International. The Saudi model relies on a protocol for evaluating the safe transfer of critical cases during transport, which reduces patients returning to emergency departments within seven days by up to 9%. This is achieved through meticulous review of medical records and independent clinical assessment prior to transfer. The accomplishment underscores that medical safety is not merely a slogan but involves practical, standardized practices that can be implemented worldwide. It reflects the Kingdom's direction toward building a national system that fosters innovation and achieves the highest standards of safety and development in healthcare.
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