Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Review of the Current Status of Mandatory Patient Safety Standards in Iranian Hospitals

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors
Mohammadreza Tavakoli 1
Reza Kazemi 2
mahmood nekoeimoghadam 3
Mehdi Khanzadeh Seraji 4
Mino Movahedi 5
1 PhD Candidate in Health Services Management, Alz-ahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Department of Urology, Alz-ahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 Professor, Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Future Studies in Health Research Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
4 Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
5 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alz-ahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
10.48305/jims.v44.i860.0632
Abstract
Background: The first stage of the patient safety program in Iran is to achieve the implementation of mandatory standards for entering the Patient Safety Friendly Hospital program. The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of implementing mandatory patient safety standards in teaching hospitals in Kerman city.
Method: This study was conducted qualitatively. The duration of the interviews was between 30 and 60 minutes. The sampling method was carried out through purposive sampling. 20 interviews were conducted virtually through the virtual classes of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Data analysis at this stage was based on the conventional content analysis method, and with the help of qualitative analysis software such as MaxQDA, the existing data were categorized and dimensions, principles, and components related to the research topic were extracted. Data analysis was conducted thematically.
Findings: Based on the thematic analysis, 14 main themes and 3 subthemes were obtained in this section. Participants expressed strengths and weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for implementing mandatory patient safety standards.
Conclusion: It is better to take action to make the implementation of standards more effective by utilizing the strengths and opportunities in this study and recognizing the threats and weaknesses presented in this study, and achieving the goal of improving the quality of services provided and better implementing patient safety standards in centers.
Keywords
Patient Safety
Standards
Hospital
Subjects
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 44, Issue 860
4th Week, June
May and June 2026
Pages 632-645

  • Receive Date 07 January 2026
  • Revise Date 07 February 2026
  • Accept Date 17 May 2026