ISKANDAR PUTERI, Malaysia, Sept 25 (Bernama) — In conjunction with World Patient Safety Day 2023, Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor (GHMJ) observed the public health day on September 18, 2023, with a celebration attended by both consultants and staff of the hospital. The convene extends the hospital’s vision towards sustaining safe healthcare alongside achieving the primary objectives of this year’s celebration which are to foster awareness and engage stakeholders in recognizing the crucial significance of collaborative work in patient’s safety, given their active involvement in patient care.
The event commenced with an upbeat Zumba session at the main entrance of the hospital. Following that, GHMJ’s team gathered for a human formation, creating the letters ‘P,’ ‘S,’ and ‘D’ as an abbreviation for ‘Patient Safety Day,’ all while holding orange umbrellas that had lights to glow in the evening. The choice of orange symbolizes the crucial role of patient safety in the nation’s pursuit of universal health coverage, and the illuminated umbrellas serve as a metaphor for the responsibility healthcare professionals bear in offering protection and shelter to patients, safeguarding them from harm.
