Dr. Peter Lachman asserts that patient safety has to move from individual initiatives to being so deeply embedded in our culture. Every year, 2.6 million patients die preventable deaths, calling for urgent systemic action. According to Dr. Lachman’s framework with 10 points, culture, teamwork, measurement, design, and co-production with the patient stand at center stage. True safety, with an underlying value of healthcare transformation, hence requires proactive systems, empowered teams, and transformation.
Patient Safety: Building a Culture for the Future
