The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) has announced the upcoming 11th annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, which will be held on September 6-7, 2024, at the University of California, Irvine. The two-day conference will bring together renowned experts and advocates in patient safety to address critical issues and innovative solutions aimed at preventing harm in healthcare settings.
Distinguished speakers from around the world, including PSMF Founder Joe Kiani, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, and Dr. Donald M. Berwick, president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, will present groundbreaking solutions in patient safety. The summit will cover topics such as leveraging real-time data from electronic medical records, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare, implementing best practices, championing data transparency, and fostering a culture of safety systemwide.
The event will feature a diverse panel of healthcare administrators, clinicians, patient safety experts and advocates, academic researchers, MedTech executives, patients, and their families. The goal is to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing to advance patient safety worldwide.
Joe Kiani, Founder of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, emphasized the importance of striving for zero patient and clinician harm in hospitals. He expressed his belief that artificial intelligence, if utilized effectively, could be a game changer in achieving this goal. Kiani hopes to see representation from every healthcare system at the global Summit.
Dr. Michael Ramsay, CEO of PSMF, highlighted the rapid advancements in patient safety and the dedication of the global patient safety community. He expressed enthusiasm about sharing knowledge and addressing challenges during the Summit. Dr. Ramsay emphasized the unique opportunity for attendees to establish lifelong connections that will support efforts to achieve zero patient harm.
For more information about the 11th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, including the latest agenda and registration details, visit the official website of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation.