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 Safety and quality in nursing are absolutely critical—and yet, in many areas, we continue to fall short. Globally, 1 in every 10 patients sustains harm in healthcare settings, and over 50% of this harm is considered preventable, with medication-related errors alone accounting for half of that . In the U.S., landmark research estimates 44,000–98,000 preventable deaths annually due to medical errors in hospitals, including about 7,000 tied specifically to medication mistakes. 

Nurses, who are on the front line of care, face chronic understaffing and burnout: nearly 50% of healthcare staff report high levels of burnout, which correlates with a 26%–70% increased risk of adverse patient events. Moreover, when nursing care is rationed or omitted, hospitals see elevated rates of falls, infections, pressure ulcers, and readmissions. 

These sobering statistics—combined with persistent staffing shortfalls and communication breakdowns—underscore why reinforcing safety and quality in nursing is not just important but essential to protect patients and improve outcomes.