About Us
APSA (Anaesthesia Patient Safety Association) is committed to advancing patient safety standards in anaesthesia practice across India.
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About APSA INDIA
Vision
To make anaesthesia and perioperative care in India the safest in the world, where every patient, irrespective of geography or resources, receives care grounded in vigilance, compassion, and global standards of safety. Simultaneously, build a culture of zero tolerance to preventable harm in anaesthesia, critical care, and perioperative medicine, uniting practitioners, institutions, and policymakers toward a common goal.
Mission
Our mission is to advance patient safety in anaesthesia by bridging gaps between rural and urban care, strengthening skills through education, driving Indian research and innovation, embedding safety standards across health systems, and fostering a culture of openness where patients and families are partners in care.
Core Values of APSA India
Our guiding principles reflect our deep commitment to safety, equity, and innovation in anaesthesia and perioperative care across India.
Equity in Safety
Ensure safe anaesthesia practices across both advanced urban centres and resource-limited rural hospitals.
Education & Training
Strengthen skills of anaesthesiologists, trainees, nurses, and perioperative teams through simulation and lifelong learning.
Research & Innovation
Promote Indian-led studies on complications, medication safety, human factors, and new technologies.
Systems Strengthening
Work with institutions and authorities to embed safety standards in operating rooms and intensive care.
Culture of Vigilance
Encourage transparent reporting and collective learning from errors and near misses.
Patient Partnership
Build trust by engaging patients and families as active partners in safety.