Joint Commission International (JCI) Patient Safety Pathways Initiative

Summary

Although there have been significant advancements over the past decades, substantial gaps in safety and quality remain in healthcare delivery, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the public sector. Even within the same country, there are notable geographical disparities in equitable access to safe care. Healthcare organizations (HCOs) and countries worldwide face numerous challenges and have competing priorities for focused interventions, often struggling to invest adequately in safety and quality.

In alignment with the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030 and JCI’s vision, JCI introduces Patient Safety Pathways. This pioneering initiative aims to develop, strengthen, sustain, and enhance patient safety initiatives with actionable plans, especially for organisations in the early stages of establishing their patient safety and quality infrastructure.

JCI is working in collaboration with countries and organizations to advance safer patient care. The Patient Safety Pathways initiative focuses on the needs of HCOs starting their journey towards eliminating avoidable patient harm by creating pathways for incremental improvements and transformative changes. This collaboration includes working with Ministries of Health (MOHs), national and international HCOs, and patient advocacy organizations at various stages of development to enhance the quality of healthcare and patient safety.

Content

The Pathways Initiative components:

Patient Safety Grand Rounds

A series of online discussions to engage thought leaders in patient safety at policy, systems, and healthcare delivery levels through open dialogue, collaborative learning, problem-solving, and sharing of best practices and success stories.

JCI Training of Trainers

Develop a cadre of trainers as “Patient Safety Champions.” These champions will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools who in turn can help develop skills and competencies for healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of safety at the national and organizational level.

Needs assessment and technical support

Tailored technical support to selected HCOs from LMICs, based on their identified needs and gaps.