Change Day

Change Day 12

Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein
The Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC)
launches, for the twelfth consecutive year,
the national initiative "Change Day"
on September 17, 2025
under the theme: "Our Children’s Health... Our Responsibility"

Coinciding with the World Patient Safety Day led by the World Health Organization, this year’s initiative highlights the importance of initiatives that enhance the safety of children and newborns, while also promoting the protection of patients, visitors, and healthcare workers in all health institutions.

17/09/2025
Think of an innovative idea, make a pledge on our website, implement your pledge on the day of change, and invite your acquaintances to participate with us.

What is Change Day? 

Change Day is the day on which the contractors (who have previously pledged through the Change Day website) implement their pledges that will improve the quality of health services and activate the principles of patient safety and rights.

What is the purpose of Change Day?

The Health Care Accreditation Council aims to motivate all health sector workers, individuals and institutions, to pledge before the date of the initiative to provide the best in health care through pioneering activities and events. Improving the level of quality of health services provided at the level of the Kingdom.

Why Focus on "Child Safety" This Year?

Because:

• 3 million newborns died within their first 28 days of life in 2022.
• 47% of deaths among children under five occur during the neonatal period.
• The WHO reports that 6 out of 10 medical errors in pediatric care are preventable through correct protocols and effective training.
• For every 4 medication errors in pediatric care, 1 occurs in primary care settings.

Ensuring child safety is a collective responsibility and a fundamental right.

Key Focus Areas for 2025

• Safe care before, during, and after birth
• Medication safety and immunization for children
• Accurate and timely diagnosis for children and newborns
• Infection prevention and improved care environments
• Empowering parents for active participation in their children’s care

How is the Change Day Initiative Being Implemented This Year?

In 2025, the Change Day campaign invites all healthcare institutions, their staff, and parents or service recipients to submit their pledges before September 17, 2025. These pledges should reflect creative and impactful initiatives that go beyond routine duties, with a special focus on enhancing the safety of children and newborns.

By engaging both healthcare providers and families, the initiative encourages joint responsibility in implementing these pledges starting from Change Day, September 17, 2025. This collaborative effort aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of early-life safety, and the importance of actively involving parents and caregivers in every stage and setting of healthcare delivery to improve outcomes and ensure safer environments for children.