WHO Leads Hospital Safety Workshop in Albania with EU Support
24 January 2024
In a bid to bolster hospital safety and emergency preparedness, the WHO office in Albania, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and backed by funding from the EU Neighborhood & Enlargement, recently spearheaded a comprehensive 3-day Workshop on the Hospital Safety Index (HSI). The event, held from January 21st to 24th, gathered key stakeholders from university and regional hospitals across the country.
Recognizing the critical role hospitals play as lifelines during emergencies, the workshop focused on equipping participants with the necessary tools to assess vulnerabilities and fortify security measures using the HSI framework. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, attendees delved into strategies aimed at enhancing hospital capacity to effectively respond to a range of emergency scenarios.
Aligned with the WHO's commitment to strengthening disaster management capabilities within the healthcare sector, the workshop provided a platform for participants to evaluate hospital safety standards against established guidelines outlined in the WHO's "Hospital Safety Index."
The primary objective of the workshop was clear: to bolster hospital readiness in the face of emergencies and disasters. Participants, comprising personnel from both regional and university hospitals, gained valuable insights into emergency management protocols, thus contributing to the overall protection of patients and healthcare workers alike.
The workshop not only served as a platform for knowledge exchange but also reaffirmed the WHO's unwavering dedication to proactive preparedness and response strategies across all hazard scenarios.
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