MoPH launches training programme for patient safety – The Peninsula

MoPH launches training programme for patient safety – The Peninsula

Participants from different healthcare organisations and hospitals at the training programme.

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute (HHQI), recently launched the National Training Program for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Qatar. The programme was attended by 31 participants from 9 different healthcare organisations and hospitals.

It is a joint initiative with Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute to build capacity and capability in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety across the healthcare sector in Qatar. The programme aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare for everyone living in Qatar. On that note, the ministry expanded its’ regulatory role to also include building capacity and capability of the healthcare workforce in the field of quality and patient safety to help sustain resilience in Qatar healthcare system.

The programme focused on fundamentals of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (FQIC), which represents a significant step in enhancing healthcare standards across the nation, aiming to support the continuum of service delivery as patients transition between Public and Private healthcare providers. The programme is structured with interactive practical sessions, opportunities for reflection and hands-on exercises. Prior to launching this programme, the MOPH performed a Needs Assessment survey to