The imperative of patient safety in public health

Abstract

Patient safety is a concept associated with the care provided by different professions in the field of health; the Hippocratic aphorism “primum non nocere” very well describes that harm and/or harm should not be caused to the patient; In this context, it is important to point out that, in developed countries, one in 10 patients suffers damage during their hospital stay. There is an emphasis on the development of capacities by the future professional regarding knowledge about patient safety and safety culture, concepts that should be established already in undergraduate training, and strengthened in postgraduate courses.  In our country, protocols and documents have been generated that are part of the actions emanating from the World Health Organization in this matter. A current and critical review on the assurance of the quality of patient care will allow the different care centers to be safe places for health, support, administrative staff, patients and their families.