By Team Aakash BYJU'S
This day is observed as world patient safety day to create a global awareness for patient safety and their commitment to making healthcare safer.
Keep watching till the end to know some of the interesting facts related to world patient safety day.
One in every ten patients is harmed while receiving hospital care.
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Most of the time detrimental errors are related to diagnosis, prescription and the use of medicines.
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The occurrence of adverse events is a leading cause of death and disability across the world.
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Low-cost prevention methods like: proper hand hygiene can prevent most of these adverse events.
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More than 1 million patients annually die from surgical complications.
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Investments in minimizing patient harm will lead to significant financial savings.