WHO: Handbook for the implementation of patient safety initiatives in health institutions in North Macedonia (April 2025)

Summary

To support the implementation of the National Patient Safety Plan of the Republic of North Macedonia, this handbook provides a structured framework using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and focuses on six core intervention areas, including infection prevention, medication safety, surgical safety, safe birth practices, capacity strengthening, and error-reduction strategies. It emphasises stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, and sustainability planning. By providing a clear roadmap, this initiative aims to foster a culture of patient safety and improve health-care quality in North Macedonia.