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KPJ Sabah launches Zero Harm Campaign to promote safer healthcare
Mohamad Faizal Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital (centre), in a group photo with the resident consultants, staff of KPJ Sabah, and guest speakers from KPJ headquarters.
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 14): KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to a harm-free healthcare environment by organising its Zero Harm Campaign at the hospital recently.
The campaign aims to foster a workplace culture where no injuries or accidents occur, while creating a safe, reliable and harm-free healthcare setting for patients, staff and visitors.
Its key objectives include eliminating preventable harm such as falls, medication errors, surgical errors and infections; promoting a culture of safety through open communication, accountability and continuous learning; strengthening compliance with safety standards and best practices; improving patient outcomes via proactive risk identification and prevention strategies; and empowering staff at all levels through training and awareness.
In Malaysia, hospital-level Zero Harm initiatives generally fall under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586), administered by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Guest speakers from KPJ Healthcare Berhad's headquarters included Dr Rafiza Mohamed Nazri, Head of Clinical Governance; Jayanthi Marimuthu, Group Chief Nursing Officer; and Zarihasyum Wan Zein, Head of Pharmacy and Allied Health.
Dr Rafiza spoke on ensuring compliance with policies, guidelines and work instructions to prevent sentinel events; Jayanthi discussed infection prevention and control as well as the Safe Surgery, Save Lives programme; while Zarihasyum highlighted initiatives to enhance medication safety and reduce errors across all KPJ hospitals.
Also present were Dr Lim Keok Tang, Medical Director, and Mohamad Faizal Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital.
During the event, management and staff pledged their commitment to the Zero Harm Campaign, promising to prioritise safety in their work and personal lives. The pledge emphasises personal responsibility, hazard identification and reporting, safe practices, continuous improvement, communication and accountability.
Moving forward, KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital will continue to enhance employee and patient safety by implementing specific initiatives and goals, and by expanding the Zero Harm culture across the organisation.
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