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Greater Accra Regional Hospital Prioritizes Non-Communicable Disease Care for World Patient Safety Day
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The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH) has commemorated World Patient Safety Day with a strategic focus on enhancing patient-centered care, specifically regarding the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Held under the theme "Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases," the event brought together healthcare professionals, administrators, and policy stakeholders to discuss methods for minimizing preventable harm. The commemoration emphasized the necessity of fostering a safer, more transparent healthcare environment where safety protocols are inherently part of the clinical routine rather than an afterthought.
Dr. Leslie Issah-Adams Zakariah, the Medical Director of the hospital, outlined several key initiatives currently being implemented to bolster safety standards. These measures include the rigorous enhancement of laboratory quality management systems and the expansion of the hospital's Client Relationship Unit to improve communication between staff and patients. Dr. Zakariah highlighted that ensuring the consistent availability of essential medical items is a cornerstone of the hospital's strategy to provide high-quality, uninterrupted care to those living with chronic conditions.
Contributing to the discourse, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, joined other stakeholders in encouraging healthcare workers to maintain a "patient-friendly" environment. She stressed that a culture of safety must prioritize the dignity and respect of every individual seeking medical attention. Speakers at the event noted that patients with NCDs are particularly vulnerable to safety risks due to the long-term nature of their treatment, necessitating a more integrated and vigilant approach to clinical management.
World Patient Safety Day serves as a critical global platform to address the burden of medical errors and to promote practices that protect patients from harm. By focusing on NCDs, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital is aligning its operational goals with national efforts to manage the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes. The event concluded with a renewed commitment from the hospital staff to uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and to ensure that safety remains the primary focus of healthcare delivery in the region.
