Sammanfattning
In 2007 all Swedish regions initiated a joint effort to reduce avoidable harm in health care and have since then campaigned nationwide, focusing on measurable goals like adherence to basic hygiene protocol and
reduction of health care related infections amongst other selected areas of patient safety. A new Patient Safety Act from 2011 strengthens patient’s position and stresses the responsibility of health care givers, to assess
and correct patient safety risks. A national safety culture measurement tool has been instituted. We can now start counting the results from long term thinking and a shift of perspective, from reactive organizations
blaming individuals, to a proactive system’s view. The way ahead must ensure skilled staff and a resilient work environment. For those positive, but early, results to persist and develop, a continuous effort is needed.