The state of patient safety today
Behind every statistic is a person. These numbers are the reason we do this work.
Global Impact1 in 10 patients worldwide experience harm while receiving healthcare.
Preventable CostMedication errors cost billions annually — and most are preventable.
Surgical SafetySurgical complications affect about 7 million people globally every year.
What we have achieved so far
Countries Impacted
Regional Partners
Advocates
Voices of Advocacy that Inspire Change
Real perspectives from the clinicians, pharmacists and advocates driving patient safety forward.
DR. PETER LACHMAN
Technical Advisor, Health Service Executive, Ireland
"Good and successful transition of care requires coproduction of health rather than management of disease."
DR. SUVIRAJ JOHN
Member, Expert Committee, NPSIF, MoHFW, Govt. of India
"Medical safety is an essential component of total clinical safety. Hard work and leadership in promoting the 'No-Blame' culture is the need of the hour."
DR. SOOJIN JUN
Co-Founder, Patients for Patient Safety US
"Co-creation with patients at all levels, including system-level policies, is essential in tackling polypharmacy."
CLARINDA CEREJO
Patient Safety Advocate, India
"Patients with comorbidities need a multidisciplinary specialist team for decision-making. Teaching patients about accurate medication use is critical."
LATE KAWALDIP SEHMI
Past CEO, International Alliance of Patient Organizations
"The higher the risk, the more cautious a person has to be. It's like sending a one-eyed worker into a high-risk environment without eye protection."
MR. AMRAHI BUANG
Malaysian Pharmacists' Society
"The roles of pharmacists as guardians of medicine in prescribing, preparing and dispensing will enhance medication safety for patients."
The 7 Rights of Patient Safety
These simple steps can prevent most errors — and every one of them starts with the patient.
RIGHT PATIENT
Verify identity before treatment
RIGHT MEDICATION
Correct drug; every time
RIGHT TIME
On schedule; no delays
RIGHT DOSE
Accurate strength and amount
RIGHT ROUTE
Right way (oral, injection, etc.)
RIGHT COMMUNICATION
Clear handovers; no gaps
RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
Accurate, complete records
