World Patient Safety Day
September 17 · Level 8 · #518 of 2238
World Patient Safety Day focuses on preventing avoidable harm during medical care. It brings patients, families and healthcare workers into the same conversation: how to make treatment safer, communication clearer and mistakes less likely.
How it is celebrated: hospitals hold awareness events, healthcare teams discuss safer practices, and patients share their experiences. Landmarks and public buildings are illuminated in orange to draw attention to the campaign.
Orange is the campaign’s signature colour. For one evening, a familiar monument can become a giant reminder that patient safety concerns everyone.