Health Ministry to Include Patient Representatives in National Safety Committee

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to incorporate patient representatives into the National Patient Safety Committee, aimed at enhancing patient safety across the healthcare system. The committee is expected to be formally established within the year.

The focus of the committee will be on addressing patient concerns and preventing healthcare risks proactively. Thasleema Usman, Commissioner of Quality Assurance at the Ministry, emphasised that the committee will engage in discussions about the various challenges faced by patients, ensuring their voices are represented at the decision-making level.

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In the Maldives, Quality Improvement Departments have already been set up in tertiary healthcare facilities, encouraging collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. The Ministry plans to work closely with these departments as part of the new national committee.

To support this effort, personnel are being trained to engage more effectively with patients, aiming to create a healthcare system where mistakes are acknowledged and addressed transparently. This approach reflects global best practices focused on strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring patient safety.

The Ministry reiterated its commitment to improving the overall quality of healthcare services, acknowledging that several areas require significant enhancement to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care.