Under the motto “Patient Safety in Action: Learn, Prevent, Improve,” the cycle begins on May 29 in Mar del Plata. The initiative seeks to expand collaborative learning and improve healthcare throughout Argentina.
Within the framework of the actions of advocacy driven by the Department of Quality, Patient Safety and Clinical Management of the IECS, Along the Latin American Collaborative Forum on Quality and Safety in Health and Patient Safety Movement Foundationn and Value-Based Health CommunityA new edition of the Regional Forums 2026.
Over the course of its editions, this cycle consolidated itself as a regional benchmark, promoting the exchange of experiences and the construction of joint strategies to raise the standards of health care in different parts of the country.
First meeting: Atlantic Coast Regional Forum
The opening of Agenda 2026 will take place on the Atlantic Coast next Friday May 29, in a hybrid event that will take place from 9 to 15 hoursThe meeting will be held in person in Room 1 of the Private Community Hospital (HPC) in Mar del Plata, the institution that organizes the meeting together with the Department of Quality, Patient Safety of the IECS, the Collaborative Forum on Quality and Safety in Health and the Patient Safety Movement Foundation.
The event is designed as a space for reflection and action for healthcare professionals and teams. The academic program includes presentations by experts, opportunities to share local experiences, and a participatory workshop focused on addressing current challenges.
Registration is open and free
The activity is free of charge and offers two participation options to ensure national reach:
- Face-to-face modality: Access the registration form
- Virtual modality (via Zoom): Registration for virtual participation
Program
8: 30 hs. - Accreditation
9: 00 hs. - Welcome words
9: 15 hs. - Process management in Patient Safety and secondary victims.
Mr. Juan P. Grammatico. Independent Advisor, Consultant for PAHO/WHO. Quality Management Department of Clínica Colón de Mar del Plata.
09: 45 hs. - Continuous Improvement as a tool for quality and safety in healthcare.
Dr. Pablo Malfante. Specialist in Internal Medicine, specializing in Health Management and Economics. Continuous Improvement Facilitator certified by the Argentine Society for Continuous Improvement. President of the HPC Safety Committee and current Director.
10: 15 hs. - Coffee Break.
10: 30 hs. - Current situation and challenges in patient safety in Argentina.
Dr. Ezequiel García-Elorrio. Director of the Quality, Patient Safety and Clinical Management Department at IECS.
Dr. Fabián Vitolo. Physician. Manager of Institutional Relations and Medical Services at Noble Insurance Company. Director of the Diploma in Patient Safety and Person-Centered Care at ISALUD University.
11: 10 hs. - Presentation of the Training and Awareness Program on Quality and Safety of Healthcare.
Dr. Pablo Malfante. (HPC).
Dr. Julio César Tuseddo. Physician. Specialist in Hospital Administration. Argentine Ambassador of PSMF.
Mr. Juan P. Grammatico. (PAHO/WHO Consultant).
11: 50 hs. - Local experiences
12: 30 hs. - Lunch
13: 30 15 to: 00 hours. - Workshop. The Nicolás Law: Impact of the regulations on the practice of healthcare professions
Federal agenda 2026: next destinations
The commitment to continuous improvement will extend throughout the year with a schedule that will cover the various regions of the country:
November: Central Regional Forum.
25 June: NOA Regional Forum.
August: Cuyo Regional Forum.
September: Patagonia Regional Forum.
14 15 and October: National Conferences (Central meeting point).