The University of Malta’s Faculty of Health Sciences, through its Department of Health Systems Management & Leadership, in collaboration with CareMalta Group, successfully organised the Symposium on Person Safety & Clinical Risk Management in Health and Social Care.
The Symposium brought together local and international experts, key stakeholders, and healthcare professionals to discuss crucial issues and best practices to enhance safety and risk management in healthcare and social care settings.
The Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne Abela, attended the symposium and addressed the experts in the field, underlining the importance of fostering a culture of safety and accountability in healthcare. In his speech, Minister Abela emphasized the need for continuous improvement in risk management strategies to ensure high-quality patient care and social well-being.
Key topics discussed included essential aspects of healthcare safety, the transformation of healthcare environments, and the implementation of just approaches to handling severe incidents using the London Protocol. Additionally, the symposium explored the key elements of successful support programs, which play a crucial role in strengthening clinical risk management frameworks.
James Sciriha, CEO of CareMalta Group, and Prof. Sandra Buttigieg, Head of the Department of Health Systems Management & Leadership at the University of Malta, also addressed those present highlighting the collaborative efforts needed to drive progress in patient safety, stressing the significance of education, innovation, and evidence-based practices in mitigating risks across healthcare and social care sectors.