HCTM Reinforces Its Commitment to Patient Safety Through World Patient Safety Day 2026 Programme

In conjunction with World Patient Safety Day 2026 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), the Infection Control Unit reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety through World Patient Safety Day 2026 Programme. The programme was held on 9 September 2026 at 2.30 p.m. at the Gallery, Canselor Tuanku Ja’afar Medical Education Complex, HCTM.

In his opening address, YBhg. Dato Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Director of HCTM, emphasised that patient safety is a fundamental pillar of delivering high-quality, safe and ethical healthcare that places patients at the heart of care.

He highlighted that this year’s theme, “Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases,” with the slogan “Safe Care for Life,” is highly relevant to the challenges facing healthcare services today, particularly in managing noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer and kidney disease. These conditions require continuous treatment, monitoring and long-term management.

“Patient safety must remain a priority throughout every stage of the care journey, from diagnosis and medication management to procedures and surgery, as well as ongoing monitoring and transitions in care,” he said.

All HCTM staff were encouraged to continuously reflect on and review their daily work practices, particularly in relation to effective communication, accurate patient identification, medication safety, the accuracy of treatments and procedures, and the confidence to speak up whenever they encounter situations that may compromise patient safety.