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National Patient Safety Awareness Week
Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), an annual recognition event in March, aims to showcase the practices and initiatives that advance safety and engage patients, consumers, and communities in the coproduction of safe care. During this week, IHI seeks to advance important discussions locally and globally and inspire action to improve the safety of care for patients and the workforce. Patient Safety Awareness Week is a dedicated time to grow awareness about patient safety and recognize the work already being done.
Join IHI for two free webinars on March 9 and March 12, 2026, to support learning and spark meaningful action during this year’s observance.
Upcoming Webinars
Five Forces Shaping the Future of Diagnostic Safety
March 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00PM ET
Participants will gain insight into the latest scientific, educational, and clinical practice advancements shaping the future of diagnostic safety. The session will highlight promising approaches to measuring and improving diagnostic performance, with actionable steps for health care organizations, quality and safety leaders, and risk management professionals. The webinar will also emphasize the critical role of patient co-design and co-production as key drivers of safer, more reliable diagnostic processes.
AI and Health Care: Implications for Safety and Quality as the Field Matures
March 12, 2026 |11:00 AM – 12:00PM ET
Join Dr. Robert Wachter as he examines the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in health care and what it means for quality, safety, cost, and the clinician experience. He shares practical insights on how AI can meaningfully improve a system under strain, along with highlights from his new book, A Giant Leap.