Our Priorities

The PFPS US Priorities graphic visually outlines the foundational elements necessary to achieve the goal of “Zero Harm” in healthcare settings. At the center of this framework is the ultimate objective: eliminating preventable harm to patients. Surrounding this core aim are four key priorities: Patient and Family Engagement, Transparency and Reporting, Safety of Clinical Practices, and Accountability and Oversight. Each of these pillars is depicted as directly contributing to the realization of zero harm, emphasizing their interconnected and essential roles.

• Patient and Family Engagement highlights the importance of involving patients and their families as active partners in care, ensuring that their voices and experiences inform safety initiatives.
• Transparency and Reporting stresses the need for open communication about safety events and outcomes, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Safety of Clinical Practices focuses on the implementation of evidence-based protocols and standards to minimize risks and errors in care delivery.
• Accountability and Oversight ensures that there are clear responsibilities and effective governance structures to monitor, evaluate, and drive safety improvements.

Together, these priorities create a comprehensive approach, reinforcing that achieving zero harm requires a multifaceted, collaborative effort across all levels of the healthcare system.