Andhra Pradesh tops country in patient safety with a score of 86, says Health Department
The State completed patient-safety inspections in all 62 area and district hospitals, and certification under the National Quality Assurance Scheme has reached 65%
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in India for patient safety, achieving a score of 86, as reported by the Health Department. This accolade was announced at a program in New Delhi on World Patient Safety Day, marking the completion of patient-safety inspections across the state's healthcare facilities. The Central government's report, shared through a self-assessment system, covered 62 hospitals, 53 area hospitals, and nine district hospitals in Andhra Pradesh.
Additionally, the state's progress under the National Quality Assurance Scheme (NQAS) saw a certification rate of 65%. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav expressed his congratulations to the state's healthcare officials, urging them to further enhance patient safety and overall healthcare quality.
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