SAFE-ICU COST Action | WG5 Policy Impact and Dissemination Meeting 

On January 9, 2026, the SAFE-ICU COST Action brought together participants from across Europe, representing diverse nursing backgrounds and expertise. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration, including communication through a WhatsApp group and social media.
Key discussions included potential topics for a rapid review on policy impact in ICU patient safety, such as organizational factors, surveillance, and prevention strategies. The group also outlined its 4-year plan, emphasizing policy implementation and the standardization of outcome measurement.

Challenges in translating high-level policies into clinical practice were highlighted, alongside the critical importance of incorporating patient perspectives in ICU safety initiatives.