Improving Healthcare Standards in Europe: Towards an Effective Framework on Patient Safety
Key Speakers
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Mrs. Katja Neubauer, Team Leader, Health Strategy and Health Systems, DG SANCO – Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission |
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Mr. Paul De Raeve, General Secretary, European Federation of Nurses Associations |
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Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin, Registrar and Chief Executive of the Pharmaceutical Society, Ireland |
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Prof. Dr. Johan Kips, President, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium |
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Dr. Vincenzo Costigliola MD, President of the European Medical Association |
In 2005, the Luxembourg Declaration on Patient Safety was adopted in order to recognise that "access to high quality healthcare is a key human right valued by the EU and the continuous improvement of the quality of care is a key objective both for patient safety and for efficient management of health systems".
Although adverse events can take place in all settings where healthcare is delivered, recent studies have highlighted that, in an increasing number of countries, healthcare errors continue to occur in around 10% of hospitalisations. Acknowledging the need to raise the issue of patient safety higher on the EU policy agenda, the European Commission has recently taken steps to seek to develop a more effective EU-wide framework to improve standards in health services and reduce the risk of harm resulting from surgical procedures and general hospital visits.
This special International Symposium provides a timely opportunity for healthcare practitioners and stakeholders across Europe to explore solutions framed around the two priorities enshrined in the Council Recommendation on patient safety from 2009:
- Embedding patient safety as a priority issue in health policies and programmes at national as well as at regional and local levels
- Supporting the development of safer and user-friendly systems, processes and tools, including the use of information and communication technology
The Centre for Parliamentary Studies welcomes the participation of all key partners, responsible authorities and stakeholders. The Symposium will support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate, providing input and recommendations to the decision makers at EU level.
Programme
| 9:15 | Registration and Morning Refreshments |
| 10:00 |
Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks Prof. Dr. Johan Kips, President, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium (confirmed) |
| 10:15 |
Session One: New Approaches to Raising Awareness of Patient Safety in Europe
Mrs. Katja Neubauer, Team Leader, Health Strategy and Health Systems, DG SANCO – Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission (confirmed) Dr. Vincenzo Costigliola MD, President of the European Medical Association (tbc) |
| 10:45 | First Round of Discussions |
| 11:25 | Morning Coffee Break |
| 11:45 |
Session Two: Healthcare Safety and Quality in a Global Context
Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin, Registrar and Chief Executive of the Pharmaceutical Society, Ireland (confirmed) |
| 12:00 | Second Round of Discussions |
| 12:30 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:45 | Session Three: Towards an EU Framework on Licensing – E-Health and Standards for Healthcare Professionals in Europe
Dr. Philippe Swennen, Project Manager – International Cooperation, Association International de la Mutualité, Brussels (confirmed) |
| 13:55 | Third Round of Discussion |
| 14:25 | Afternoon Coffee Break |
| 14:55 | Session Four: Case Study E-Prescriptions – Health, Social and Economic Consequences for Europe Speaker: Mr. Paul De Raeve, General Secretary, European Federation of Nurses Associations, Brussels (confirmed) |
| 15:10 | Fourth Round of Discussions |
| 15:40 | Chair's Summary and Closing Remarks |
| 15:50 | Networking Reception and Refreshments |
Who Should Attend?
- Health Professionals
- Healthcare Providers
- Local, Regional & National Public Health Authorities
- Hospitals
- Associations of Hospital Managers
- National Governmental Organisations
- Local Governmental Organisations
- Health Insurers
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Associations
- Pharmaceutical Research & Development Bodies
- Social Services
- Patient Rights NGOs
- Patient Safety Associations
- Health Promotion Advisers
- Medical Associations
- Trade Unions
- Employers organisations
- Public Health Unions
- Health Research Institutes
- International Centres for Health Protection
- Health Networks
- Charitable Foundations
- Associations of Schools of Public Health
- Health Forums
- Natural Medicine Associations
- Health NGOs
- Hospital Pharmacists Associations
- Legal Health Professionals
- Academics and Researchers
- Local Authority Officers and Councillors
- Health Syndicate Associations
- National Health Unions
- Medical Associations
- National and International Medical Chambers
- Doctors
- Health and Safety Advisers
- National and Regional Physicians Associations
- Health Networks
- National Chambers of Pharmacists
- Quality and Safety in Health Associations
- Research Institutes for Public Health
- Faculties of Public Health
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Hotel Accommodation
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“ I want all European patients to feel confident that they receive safe and high quality healthcare. ”
- John Dalli, European Commissioner Responsible for Health and Consumer Policy, May 2010
“ Patient safety is a further key area of concern. 10% of patients admitted to hospital in the UK experience adverse effects from their healthcare, and this problem may well be of a similar scale in other EU countries. A new focus is needed to tackle health threats within and outside the EU. ”
- White Paper, Together for Health: A Strategic Approach for the EU 2008-2013
“ Poor patient safety represents both a severe public health problem and a high economic burden on limited health resources.”
“Patients should be informed and empowered by involving them in the patient safety process. They should be informed of patient safety standards, best practices and/or safety measures in place and on how they can find accessible and comprehensive information on complaints and redress systems.”
“Evidence suggests that Member States are at different levels in the development and implementation of effective and comprehensive patient safety strategies. Therefore, this recommendation intends to create a framework to stimulate policy development and future action in and between Member States to address the key patient safety issues confronting the EU. ”
“Patients should be informed and empowered by involving them in the patient safety process. They should be informed of patient safety standards, best practices and/or safety measures in place and on how they can find accessible and comprehensive information on complaints and redress systems.”
“Evidence suggests that Member States are at different levels in the development and implementation of effective and comprehensive patient safety strategies. Therefore, this recommendation intends to create a framework to stimulate policy development and future action in and between Member States to address the key patient safety issues confronting the EU. ”
- European Council Recommendation on Patient Safety, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections, 2009/C 151/01
“ Patient safety is a fundamental principle of health care … Patient safety improvements demand a complex system-wide effort, involving a wide range of actions in performance improvement, environmental safety & risk management, including infection control, safe use of medicines, equipment safety, safe clinical practice and safe environment of care.”
- World Health Organisation