Aktionsbündnis Patientensicherheit

The Aktionsbündnis Patientensicherheit e.V. (APS) is a non-profit association that has been committed to safe and quality-oriented healthcare in Germany since its founding in 2005.

• Recommendations and Publications: The APS develops and publishes concrete recommendations, professional books, and project publications aimed at professionals. Additionally, it offers informational brochures, explanatory videos, and checklists for patients to provide practical tips and assistance[3][4].
• Training and Certificates: The APS offers various training programs, such as the online training for Patient Safety Officers and the training to become a certified Healthcare Risk Manager (HRM)/Patient Safety Manager[2].
• Events and Campaigns: Regular events, such as the APS annual conference and specific campaigns (e.g., #DeutschlandErkenntSepsis), help to bring the topic of patient safety to the public and discuss it[2][4].

The main mission of the APS is to improve patient safety by bundling expertise and interdisciplinary networking. The association stands for credibility through independence, factual and evidence-based information, as well as solution-oriented and cooperative collaboration. The focus is on the safety of patients, with learning from mistakes considered the most important tool for improving patient safety[1][3].

• Implementation of the Global Action Plan: The APS is committed to the consistent and sustainable implementation of the Global Action Plan for Patient Safety 2021-2030 in Germany and has initiated a petition for this purpose[2].
• Risk and Safety Culture: The APS is working to establish a culture in which risks are consciously managed to ensure greater safety for employees and patients. This also includes promoting the risk and safety culture in healthcare[2][3].
• Protection Against Violence: The APS warns against violent acts against healthcare professions and calls for effective measures to protect employees and ensure patient safety[2].

The APS is a network that includes representatives of healthcare professions, their associations, patient organizations, as well as industry and business. This interdisciplinary collaboration enables the development of comprehensive and effective solutions for improving patient safety[3][4].

Through its diverse activities, publications, and training offerings, the Aktionsbündnis Patientensicherheit e.V. significantly contributes to ensuring and improving patient safety in Germany.

• 1 - https://www.bundestag.de/resource/blob/1005878/db5ef18bda0891fda118fd5227377fb3/20_14_0203-4-_Aktionsbuendnis-Patientensicherheit-_Stellungnahme-zur-oeffentlichen-Anhoerung_Medizinprodukte_nb.pdf
• 2 - https://www.aps-ev.de
• 3 - https://www.aps-ev.de/ueber-uns/
• 4 - https://deutschefachpflege-gruppe.de/das-aktionsbuendnis-patientensicherheit-e-v-aps/
• 5 - https://www.krankenhaushygiene.de/referate/5181a08c81e14fe3c474bd2cf91bb936.pdf