House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to declare September 17, 2025, as Patient Safety Day in Michigan. The resolution emphasizes that patient safety is a fundamental obligation of healthcare providers and institutions, highlighting the need for a commitment to the highest standards of practice to protect patients from preventable harm. It recognizes the importance of patient safety as a core value within Michigan's healthcare system, which impacts millions of lives and families, and asserts that every patient deserves the utmost professionalism and safety in their care.

The resolution also aligns with the World Health Organization's designation of September 17 as World Patient Safety Day, aimed at raising global awareness about the importance of patient safety. It acknowledges the critical role of healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and clinicians, in advocating for patient safety and serving as a protective force during vulnerable moments in patient care. By declaring this day, the resolution seeks to honor healthcare workers' dedication to patient safety and to remember those affected by preventable medical harm.