March 13, 2023

PATIENT SAFETY WEEK 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 13, 2023
Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | brussell@avala.com

Covington, Louisiana – Patient Safety Week is an annual event observed by healthcare professionals worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of safety in the delivery of healthcare services. This event, which typically takes place in March, is an opportunity to acknowledge the critical role that patients, families, and healthcare providers play in ensuring safety of patients.

Patient safety refers to preventing errors, injuries, and infections that occur during healthcare delivery. It encompasses many issues, including medication errors, falls, surgical errors, healthcare-associated infections, and diagnostic errors. Patient safety is a critical concern for healthcare providers, patients, and their families, as it directly impacts the quality of care that patients receive.

One of the key themes of Patient Safety Week is patient engagement. This refers to the involvement of patients and their families in their care. By actively engaging patients in their care, healthcare providers can help to ensure that patients receive the safest, most effective treatment possible. This can include providing patients with information about their condition and treatment options, involving them in decision-making, and encouraging them to ask questions and provide feedback.

Another important theme of Patient Safety Week is the importance of teamwork and communication in healthcare delivery. Effective communication and collaboration among healthcare providers can help to prevent errors, improve patient outcomes, and ensure that patients receive the highest quality care possible. By encouraging open and honest communication among healthcare providers, and promoting teamwork and collaboration, healthcare organizations can help to improve patient safety and reduce the risk of adverse events.

At AVALA, we take immense pride in keeping our patients actively engaged in their care. We invest our time and resources into providing patients with robust pre-operative education, post-operative guidance, and follow-up, including one of the lowest infection rates in the country. With personal patient navigators expertly trained to assist patients and their caregivers with step-by-step guidance throughout their entire healthcare experience, AVALA is confident we provide first-class, patient-focused care.