A Unified Approach to Enhancing Patient Safety: The Interdisciplinary Role of Allied Health Professionals in Modern Healthcare Systems

Abstract

Patient safety is a foundational element in the delivery of quality healthcare services. Ensuring patient safety requires coordinated and comprehensive efforts from all members of the healthcare team. Allied health professionals, including emergency medical technicians and dental assistants and Radiological Technician are often overlooked despite their significant contributions to safety initiatives across care settings. This paper aims to spotlight the interdisciplinary roles played by these professionals in reducing risks, enhancing communication, and delivering safer patient outcomes. It further explores the integration of their work into broader patient safety strategies within modern healthcare systems. By discussing evidence-based practices, practical scenarios, and collaborative frameworks, this paper emphasizes the need for a unified approach that includes all healthcare professionals in the ongoing mission to enhance patient safety and reduce harm.