National Medical Commission asks medical colleges to set up patient safety committees
The proposed committee is to be chaired by the director, head of the institution or medical superintendent, with representation from relevant specialties and patient safety domains; the Commission notes that the move places responsibility on medical institutions to establish an institutional mechanism for monitoring safety practices
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutions in the country to establish patient safety committees and designate nodal officers to monitor safety practices and reduce avoidable harm in healthcare settings. The committees, to be chaired by the institution's director, head, or medical superintendent, will include representation from various specialties and patient safety domains.
The NMC has shared a framework covering 11 domains, including medication and surgical safety, blood and medical device safety, laboratory and diagnostic safety, and infection prevention and control, among others. The directive aims to strengthen patient safety practices and ensure that patient well-being is prioritized in healthcare settings.
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