Local Healthcare Organizations Unite for Patient Safety Awareness Week: ‘Moving the Needle’ Towards Safer Care 

Elkridge, Maryland (March 7, 2025) — As part of the global initiative for Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), healthcare organizations across the state of Maryland are coming together to actively participate in an annual campaign spearheaded by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This year’s theme, “Moving the Needle,” emphasizes the shift from mere awareness to actionable steps aimed at enhancing the safety of patients and care teams. 

The Center for Patient Safety has chosen this theme to encourage a transformative approach, urging healthcare professionals to reflect on their contributions and identify future actions to improve care delivery. PSAW, which runs from March 9th to 15th, serves as a moment for healthcare entities to celebrate achievements, recognize contributions to the patient safety movement, and plan future strategies. 

“Patient Safety Awareness Week is a powerful reminder of our collective commitment to safer care,” said Stephanie Peditto, President and CEO of the Maryland Patient Safety Center. “By fostering innovative collaborations and learning, plus a total systems approach to advancing patient safety, we can continue to drive meaningful improvements that prevent harm, protect patients, and enhance healthcare quality for all.” 

Throughout the week, healthcare providers including hospitals, EMS agencies, nursing homes, and other care facilities will host a series of events designed to engage staff, patients, and families in the conversation about patient safety. Activities may include workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions designed to empower everyone involved in the healthcare process to ask, “How can we work together to make care safer?” 

The Center for Patient Safety encourages all participating organizations to tailor these activities to best suit their unique environments and cultures, ensuring that efforts remain fun, impactful, and reflective of their commitment to patient safety. 

In recognition of these efforts, the Maryland Patient Safety Center invites all community members to join in celebrating the strides made towards safer healthcare environments. By fostering a culture of safety and collaboration, we aim to move the needle closer to the safest care possible. 

Together, let’s make patient safety a priority every day. 

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Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 9–15, 2025. This week, the Maryland Patient Safety Center highlights the importance of safe healthcare for all. Despite progress, medical harm remains a leading cause of death worldwide. Join us in raising awareness and taking action to make healthcare safer! Learn more at https://marylandpatientsafety.org/patient-safety-awareness-week-2 🚑🔍 #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality #PSAW2025 

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This Patient Safety Awareness Week, join the Maryland Patient Safety Center in recognizing the incredible healthcare professionals working to improve safety for patients and providers alike. Your work saves lives, prevents harm, and builds a safer system for all. Thank you! 💙

Learn more at https://marylandpatientsafety.org/patient-safety-awareness-week-2

#PSAW2025 #HealthcareQuality #PatientSafety

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