ASA member discusses prioritizing patient safety during COVID-19 on KevinMD.com

In the article, George Tewfik, M.D., a member of ASA’s Committee on Patient Safety and Education, shared his story on shifting priorities to preserve and improve patient safety during the pandemic. “During Patient Safety Awareness Week, I am reminded that although we may vacillate between various COVID-19 guidelines and standards, the essential work of patient safety continues as we chase our goal of eliminating the risk of patient harm,” he wrote. “Even during an unprecedented crisis, we must ensure that our priorities align with this objective.”