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​Goal:
To recognize patient safety innovations that improve the health and safety of the Healthcare system.
 
2020 Award Will Have A Special Focus on Patient Safety Efforts During  Covid-19.​
Submissions are open for participants from inside and outside of Saudi Arabia.
 
Submission Form 
Nominations must be submitted on the official submission form​, which includes the following sections:
  1. Nominee Information
  2. Nominator Information
  3. Project Overview
  4. Project Detailed Description and supporting materials
  5. References
  6. Declaration Form

Eligibility: You are eligible if you are in one of the following categories:
  1. Healthcare organizations and professional societies and associations
  2. Health Care Professional
  3. Community Leaders and Organizations
Judging Criteria:Nominations will be evaluated based on their:
  • Topic Alignment: 10%-clear project rationale, supported with evidence and strategy link to patient safety theme.
  • Impact:40%- Demonstrate the outcome and scope of the initiative.
  • Spread and Sustainability:15% -Ability to sustain achievements over time and the potential of the project to be adopted by other organizations, individuals, and communities.
  • Value and Innovation: 20% - Fresh, creative approach to advancing patient safety.
  • Engagement: ​15%- Degree to which patients and families were involved in care design and other key stakeholders.
Eligibility Ti​meframe: Projects should be within the last 5 years and no more (Inclusive of the current year).
Submission Deadline: ​Saturday, December 12, 2020

 Supporting Materials:Accepted nominations may be requested to supply additional supporting materials if requested by the Judging Committee.
Notification of Finalists: The finalists will be notified towards mid of February 2021​.​
Award Presentation: The award recipients (one representative from organization, team or the individual) will be honored at a recognition ceremony that will be announced later. Award finalists are encouraged to attend the recognition ceremony.
 
If you have questions, please email at National Patient Safety Award: awardspsc@spsc.gov.sa​
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