Riyadh hosted the eighth National Patient Safety Award ceremony, where the Saudi Patient Safety Center honored winners of projects designed to improve healthcare quality and patient safety.
According to SPA, the event was held under the patronage of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel. The minister stated that national initiatives led by experts are important for embedding a culture of excellence and innovation, supported by the healthcare transformation goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The eighth edition of the award featured more than 3,000 competing projects divided across 10 tracks. A panel of 36 international and local judges evaluated the entries to select nine winning initiatives.
Applications for the ninth edition of the award are scheduled to open in October. The program aims to expand safe practices across the healthcare system, drive innovation, and reduce medical harm.
How many projects competed in the 8th National Patient Safety Award? The eighth edition of the award received over 3,000 competing projects. These entries were organized across 10 different tracks and were evaluated by a panel consisting of 36 judges from both local and international backgrounds to determine the winners.
Who were the winners of the 8th National Patient Safety Award? The Saudi Patient Safety Center honored nine winning initiatives during the ceremony. These projects were selected by 36 local and international judges from a total pool of over 3,000 competing projects submitted across 10 tracks.
When can applicants apply for the ninth edition of the award? Applications for the ninth edition of the National Patient Safety Award will open in October. This upcoming edition continues the mission to reduce medical harm, drive innovation, and expand safe practices throughout the healthcare system.