KIIT School of Public Health (KSPH), celebrated World Patient Safety Day on this year’s theme “Safe Care for Every Newborn and Every Child- Patient safety from the start.” The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated September 17th as World Patient Safety Day, emphasizing the need for global action to improve patient safety. The event aimed to raise awareness about patient safety, highlight the importance of caregiver engagement in pediatric care, and promote shared responsibility among healthcare providers and families to ensure better health outcomes.
Dr. Ramya Pinnamaneni, Director KSPH, sparked enthusiasm among the audience with her inspiring words by encouraging participants to engage actively in the discussions and activities.
Highlighting the importance of Patient Safety Day, Ms. Purnima Bhoi, Assistant Professor, KSPH, set the context of the event and emphasized that this is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote collaboration, and learn from errors. She encouraged everybody to share responsibilities, knowledge and best practices.
The expert talk was delivered by Dr. Nirmal Kumar Mohakud, MD Pediatrics, Professor – PBMH. Dr Mohakud spoke on “Bridging the gap between the bench and bedside.” He gave real-life examples that emphasized how research-based interventions, effective communication, and teamwork can enhance patient care and safety, especially in newborn and pediatric settings.
A creative role play on “Family Engagement in Supporting Pediatric Care” was performed by second year students of Masters of Hospital Administration (MHA), demonstrating how parents and healthcare teams can work together to address safety challenges and ensure optimal care.
A quiz competition on patient safety was also conducted and winners were felicitated.
The event led by Ms. Purnima Bhoi helped build awareness on patient safety among students and faculty, especially in pediatric care settings.
