The World Healthcare Organization (WHO) marked the 17th of September of each year as World Patient Safety Day. The theme for 2022 is “Medication Safety” with the slogan “Medication without Harm” and calls on all sectors to act on enhancing safe medication use.

        To create patient safety awareness, WHO also encourages lighting up iconic buildings and landmarks around the world in orange color on World Patient Safety Day to represent the world's efforts for Universal Health Coverage.

        Established in 1882 by Dr. George L. Mackay, Oxford College is the cradle of Taiwan's modern Western medical education, now a government-designated Grade II monument, echoing the importance of continuity in promoting World Patient Safety Day.

        Since 2004, the Joint Commission of Taiwan has been organizing Patient Safety Week every year with the mission of enhancing population health and well-being. A total of 212 healthcare organizations are joining to celebrate Patient Safety Day this year. In addition, JCT is organizing a series of online webinars to support and promote Patient Safety covering a range of topics including "Medication Safety" "Maternal and Newborn Safety" "Surgical Safety" and "Innovative Medical Education".