Nova Iguaçu hospitals receive national Patient Safety Seal

Two major hospitals in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, have received the 2026 Patient Safety Seal, a national recognition awarded by Epimed Solutions in partnership with the Brazilian Institute for Patient Safety (IBSP).

Hospital Iguassú Maternidade Mariana Bulhões earned the distinction for the first time, while Hospital Geral de Nova Iguaçu (HGNI) received the award for the second consecutive year. These were the only public network units in the Baixada Fluminense region to be recognized.

The certification is based on excellence in incident management and a commitment to patient safety. To qualify, institutions must demonstrate consistent performance in notifying, classifying, investigating, and treating adverse events. Evaluation criteria include early detection times and investigation deadlines. This year, 325 Brazilian institutions received the seal, marking a 41.8% increase from the previous edition.