The Federal Government on Monday said it has developed the National Policy and Implementation Strategy on Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality to improve the safety of all medical procedures and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju made this known at a press briefing in commemoration of the World Patient Safety Day.
Daju said the policy aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking, Daju said the day underscores the importance of patient safety in the healthcare system.
“This National Patient Safety and Care Quality Policy focuses on improving patient and family engagement in health care, medication safety, surgical safety, infection prevention & control, safety of all medical procedures, etc. It is my hope that health facilities at all levels will adopt and implement this policy.”
The Permanent Secretary said empowering patients to become integral members of their healthcare teams is a crucial avenue to significantly enhance the safety of their care and the healthcare system as a whole.