World Patient Safety Day: Improving Diagnosis For Patient Safety

17 September 2024

Today (17th September) is officially #WorldPatientSafetyDay; a global campaign fronted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness of the diagnostic errors which contribute to patient harm.

This year’s theme is ‘Improving diagnosis for patient safety’ and to promote the value of correct, timely and safe diagnosis within clinical practice across all levels of healthcare, colleagues from across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have been proactively campaigning at various events and forums, showcasing the latest developments in technology, artificial intelligence and innovation which is assisting clinicians in supporting better outcomes for patients.

We recently detailed some flagship initiatives and the role of innovation and artificial intelligence which are being deployed across the health board including Capsule and Trans nasal Endoscopy, ‘Brainomix’, Rapid Diagnosis Clinic and digital wound management among others which you can find here.

It has been great to see so many colleagues actively engaged with this important subject and the turnout at the recent nursing allied health professionals’ forum, grand round and interactive market stall has been remarkable. Diolch, thank you.