About The Book

In today’s complex and evolving healthcare landscape, patient safety and quality improvement are not just priorities—they are imperatives. “”Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Handbook”” is an essential resource for healthcare leaders, executives, policymakers, quality professionals, clinicians, and academicians dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through evidence-based best practices and innovative safety strategies.

Authored by Prof. Dr. Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh, a globally recognized authority on healthcare quality and patient safety, this book presents a holistic approach to error prevention, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. It explores high-reliability healthcare systems, accreditation frameworks, patient-centered care, digital transformation, and AI-driven safety analytics, providing a strategic roadmap for sustainable excellence.

This book offers in-depth guidance on critical topics, including patient safety culture, clinical governance, adverse event reporting, compliance with global accreditation standards (JCI, CBAHI, NABH, HIMSS, ISO), and real-world case studies that illustrate successful safety interventions. Readers will gain actionable insights into Lean, Six Sigma, and predictive risk management models, enabling them to drive systemic improvements and enhance patient outcomes.

Whether you are a healthcare executive shaping policy, a clinician striving for safer patient care, or an academician advancing healthcare research, this indispensable guide will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to build a culture of safety and achieve healthcare excellence.

Master patient safety. Elevate quality. Lead the future of healthcare.

About The Author

Prof. Dr. Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality, patient safety, risk management, and compliance, with over 24 years of expertise in the international tertiary healthcare sector. Holding a Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.), Ph.D., and FISQua (Ireland), he has played a pivotal role in shaping global healthcare standards, accreditation frameworks, and quality improvement methodologies.

As Director of Corporate Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Risk Management at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Services Group (HMG), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he has led over 380 healthcare accreditations and re-accreditations across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and India, including JCI, CBAHI, HIMSS EMRAM, NHRA, NABH, CHI, AABB, CAP, and ISO certifications. He has successfully commissioned 14 tertiary care hospitals and 9 medical centers, ensuring compliance with international healthcare standards.

Dr. Shaikh pioneered the ETQAN Software Program, an AI-driven quality analytics platform, and spearheaded the integration of electronic health records (Vida), achieving HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 Accreditation for all HMG hospitals.

A prolific author, educator, and researcher, he has published 45 research papers, presented at 24 international conferences, and authored 14 textbooks on healthcare management. His academic influence extends to global consulting, policy formulation, and leadership in international accreditation bodies.

A recipient of prestigious awards, including the ACHS International Medal (2024) from Australia, Dr. Shaikh continues to redefine healthcare excellence through strategic quality initiatives, accreditation leadership, and innovative patient-centered healthcare solutions.