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During this week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihi.org\/\">IHI<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>Join IHI for two free webinars on March 9 and March 12, 2026, to support learning and spark meaningful action during this year\u2019s observance.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Upcoming Webinars<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Five Forces Shaping the Future of Diagnostic Safety\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 9, 2026 |<em>\u00a0<\/em>11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00PM ET<br \/>\nParticipants 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihi.org\/learn\/courses\/patient-safety-awareness-week-five-forces-shaping-future-diagnostic-safety\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>AI and Health Care: Implications for Safety and Quality as the Field Matures<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 12, 2026 |11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00PM ET<br \/>\nJoin 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. 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