National Patient Safety Day

July 25 was National Patient Safety Day, a day to offer tribute to those who work tirelessly to prevent medical mistakes and a day to remember those who were lost due to mistakes that were not prevented.

Do you have a story to share about the importance of patient safety?  Or perhaps you could share with our readers how you commemorated the day.  Please comment below and share your thoughts.

In the meantime, check out a couple of sources:

• The National Patient Safety Foundation.
• The Joint Commission's 2010 National Patient Safety Goals.