Patient Safety Goals in Surgical Hospitals
Building a Culture Where Safety Comes First
Global Safety Standards in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
What Are Patient Safety Goals?
Patient Safety Goals are standardized objectives designed to:
✔ Prevent medical errors
✔ Reduce surgical complications
✔ Improve communication
✔ Ensure safe patient care
They form the foundation of safe surgical practice worldwide.
Why Patient Safety Is Critical in Surgery
Surgical care involves:
❌ Anesthesia
❌ Invasive procedures
❌ Multiple handovers
❌ High-risk decision-making
Safety goals minimize risks and protect patients at every step.
Core Patient Safety Goals in Surgical Hospitals
1️⃣ Correct Patient Identification
✔ Use of at least two identifiers
✔ Verification before surgery, medication & procedures
✔ ID bands & documentation checks
Prevents wrong-patient errors.
2️⃣ Safe Surgical Site & Procedure Verification
✔ Surgical site marking
✔ Procedure confirmation
✔ Surgeon-led verification
Eliminates wrong-site and wrong-procedure surgeries.
3️⃣ Effective Communication Among Healthcare Teams
✔ Clear handovers
✔ Verbal read-backs
✔ Standard communication protocols
Good communication saves lives.
4️⃣ Safe Use of Medications
✔ Labeling of syringes
✔ High-alert drug identification
✔ Double-checking dosages
Medication safety is surgical safety.
5️⃣ Surgical Safety Checklist Implementation
✔ Pre-procedure briefing
✔ Time-out before incision
✔ Post-procedure sign-out
Checklists reduce complications significantly.
6️⃣ Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
✔ Hand hygiene compliance
✔ Sterile OT practices
✔ Proper instrument sterilization
Infection prevention is patient protection.
7️⃣ Prevention of Falls & Injuries
✔ Risk assessment
✔ Bed-side safety measures
✔ Post-anesthesia monitoring
Vulnerable patients need extra care.
Role of Staff in Achieving Safety Goals
✔ Surgeons
✔ Anesthetists
✔ Nurses
✔ Technicians
✔ Support staff
Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Training & Awareness Programs
✔ Safety drills
✔ Mock scenarios
✔ OT team briefings
✔ Continuous education
Training builds confidence and preparedness.
Monitoring & Reporting Safety Events
✔ Incident reporting systems
✔ Root cause analysis
✔ Corrective action plans
Learning from errors improves outcomes.
NABH & International Patient Safety Standards
NABH aligns with:
✔ WHO Patient Safety Goals
✔ International best practices
✔ Continuous quality improvement
Compliance ensures trust and credibility.
Patient Safety Practices at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
✔ Strict patient identification protocols
✔ OT safety checklists
✔ Trained surgical teams
✔ Continuous monitoring systems
Safety is never compromised.
Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Prioritizes Patient Safety Goals
✔ Ethical surgical practice
✔ Reduced complications
✔ Higher patient confidence
✔ Long-term quality outcomes
Great surgery begins with safety.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No 4, Laxmi Krupa Building, Edulji Road, Charai, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
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