SAFE-A-THON

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What is Safe-A-Thon?

Safe-A-Thon is a collaborative, solution-building challenge designed to spark innovation in patient safety.
It brings together multidisciplinary teams — from hospitals, startups, academia, and beyond —
to tackle real-world safety problems with smart, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

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At its core, Safe-A-Thon is about:

Problem-solving with impact – identifying risks and designing practical safety solutions
Collaboration across disciplines – breaking silos and building collective intelligence
Innovation in action – transforming ideas into executable, measurable strategies

Hope you liked our inaugural Safe-A-Thon edition last year.

Missed that? No worries — here’s what you can explore:

Innovative ideas for patient safety
Highlights of collaborative solutions
Key achievements and learnings

👉 Click here to access the full report

Safe-A-Thon: A Movement for Patient Safety Innovation

Safe-A-Thon is not just a competition – it’s a movement for patient safety innovation.
Teams of five members from across the nation will converge in:
Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Indore, Lucknow, Cochin, Guwahati & Pune
to crack real-world patient safety challenges and pitch razor-sharp solutions.

Not falling in any of these cities? No problem — you can still form a team of five and register.
We will have a virtual round to hear your solution.

This is where ideas meet action — from regional hubs to the grand stage at IHD 2026.

Why Safe-A-Thon?

Collaborative energy – cross-discipline teams solving real problems
Smart innovation – fresh, agile, impactful solutions built for practicality
National spotlight – regional winners presenting on the grand stage at IHD 2026

Safe-A-Thon 2026 — Timeline & Selection Flow

Registration Window: 01 Sept – 15 Dec 2025

Team of 5 members | Online Registration
Official entry into the Safe-A-Thon Challenge ✅
All teams locked in. Game begins!

5 Dec 2025 – Guidelines Session (Virtual) & Problem Statement Release

Game rules explained & expectations set
Teams briefed on evaluation process
Real-world patient safety challenge revealed

Safe-A-Thon 2026 – Key Progress Milestones

After 5 Dec 2025 – Virtual Team Connects
Teams brainstorm, collaborate and refine impactful solutions online.

20 Dec 2025 – Regional Hub Meet-ups (Physical/Virtual)
Regional jury evaluates performance & selects Top 3 winning teams from each city.

30–31 Jan 2026 – Grand Finale @ IHD 2026
Regional champions present to the national jury — live on the biggest stage in patient safety at IHD 2026.

Eligibility: Finalists must register for the IHD 2026 conference for final selection.

🏆 Winning teams will be crowned as Safe-A-Thon Champions 2026.

“The challenge is real. The solutions will be bold.”

Be part of the movement. ✨

SAFE-A-THON 2026 – FAQs for Participating Organizations

What is Safe-A-Thon 2026?

Safe-A-Thon is an exclusive, innovation-driven challenge where hospital teams collaborate to design practical and scalable solutions that enhance patient safety and care excellence. It serves as a prelude to the IHD 2026 conference.

Who can participate?

Any hospital or healthcare organization (public or private) can nominate a five-member multidisciplinary team comprising clinical, nursing, and administrative representatives.

What is the registration fee?

Each team must register with a non-refundable fee of ₹5,000.

What is the competition format?

Teams will receive the problem statement on 5th December 2025. They will work on the challenge through guided virtual sessions and local meet-ups. Each region will conduct a jury evaluation to shortlist the top three teams. The finalists will present their solutions at IHD 2026 (30th–31st January 2026) before the national jury.

What are the key dates to remember?

Team Registration Deadline: 15th Dec 2025
Guidelines Session: 5th December 2025 (Virtual)
Problem Release: 5th December 2025
Regional Evaluation: 20th December 2025
Final Presentation: 30th–31st January 2026

Are participants required to attend IHD 2026?

Yes. Finalists are required to register for IHD 2026 to participate in the National Safe-A-Thon. Attendance is mandatory for the final selection.

How will winners be recognized?

The top three teams from each regional level will receive prizes worth ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000, respectively. Finalists from all regions will advance to the National Safe-A-Thon, held as part of IHD 2026, in the presence of national and international leaders in patient safety. The top three teams at the national level will compete for cash prizes of ₹75,000, ₹50,000, and ₹25,000, respectively.

What support will participant teams receive?

Access to expert mentorship during the solution development phase.
Opportunity to showcase innovations to the healthcare community.
Networking opportunities with patient safety experts and innovators at IHD 2026.

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Need more info or assistance?

📞 Phone / WhatsApp:

+91-8433915969

✉️ Email:

patientsft@gmail.com