World’s health chiefs to gather at RAH
Paisley’s Royal Alexandra Hospital is gearing up to host a world-class health improvement event.
The Paisley hospital is one of four medical institutions chosen to hold the summer meeting of the international Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Medical leaders from across the world will visit the Queen Elizabeth University Hopsital campus, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel Royal, and the Royal Alexandra Hospital as the four work together to share inventive ways to improve the health of people globally.
They were chosen to hold the prestigious meeting following international interest in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s lead role in developing and implementing the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP), which has led to dramatic patient safety improvements.
Dr Jennifer Armstrong, medical director, NHSGGC, said: “Being chosen to host such a prestigious visit emphasises the scale and significance of the work being done on a daily basis right across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
“These visitors represent some of the most forward-thinking healthcare organisations in the world.
“A large part of their time with us will have a strong focus on learning and sharing from our practical experiences.
“Healthcare is delivered within a constantly changing landscape.
“Given this, it’s a real testament to our dedicated staff that we have delivered so many improvements in patient care.
“Crucially, this visit is an ideal platform for staff to learn from and build new relationships with international colleagues in areas that will support sustained improvements at scale.”
During the visit, health professionals will observe and learn from Royal Alexandra Hospital’s intensive care unit and medical admissions teams.