Global Knowledge Sharing Platform for Patient Safety.

Multi-use Website

Global Knowledge Sharing Platform for Patient Safety.

September 20, 2023

World Health Organization.

The sharing of best practices is a key component of enabling successful strategy implementation in support of patient safety plans and goals. This website will capture, organize, and share experiences worldwide to support knowledge sharing and community building to reduce World Patient Safety Day targeted challenges.

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