BRIEF PROPOSAL
Erasmus+ CBHE Strand 2
(Capacity Building in Higher Education)
Project Title: Improving Nursing Education in Indonesia through
Patient Safety (I-NERSAFE)
Lead Institution: Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Indonesia
Contac Person: Rista Fauziningtyas, Ph.D
Email: [
[email protected]]
BRIEF PROPOSAL
Erasmus+ CBHE Strand 2 (Capacity Building in Higher Education)
Project Title: Improving Nursing Education in Indonesia through Patient Safety (I-NERSAFE)
Lead Institution: Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Indonesia
Contact Person: Rista Fauziningtyas, Ph.D
Email: [[email protected]]
1. BACKGROUND
Patient safety has become a global health concern and a key component of quality care.
According to the World Health Organization, one in ten patients worldwide experiences harm
during healthcare delivery, with the highest incidence occurring in low- and middle-income
countries. In Indonesia, the integration of patient safety into nursing education remains
limited and inconsistent across institutions.
The I-NERSAFE Project (Improving Nursing Education in Indonesia through Patient
Safety) aims to improve the quality of nursing education by embedding patient safety
competencies within undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, enhancing institutional
capacity, and fostering collaborative research between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Europe.
This project aligns with the objectives of Erasmus+ CBHE Strand 2, focusing on system-
level impact, innovation, and international collaboration in higher education.
2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The overall goal of the project is to strengthen nursing education systems in Indonesia
through curriculum modernization, faculty development, and patient safety research,
guided by international standards and evidence-based practices.
Specific Objectives
1. Modernize nursing curricula based on WHO and EU patient safety frameworks.
2. Enhance the capacity of nursing educators in patient safety, simulation-based
teaching, and interprofessional collaboration.
3. Strengthen research culture and collaboration among universities in Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Europe.
4. Develop digital and simulation-based tools for effective patient safety education.
5. Build a sustainable academic and professional network on patient safety in
Southeast Asia.
3. CONSORTIUM
Indonesian Partners
• Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) – Coordinator; responsible for
project management, quality assurance, and curriculum modernization.
• Universitas Andalas (UNAND) – Focus on nursing research innovation and
academic dissemination.
• Universitas Halu Oleo (UHO) – Leads implementation of community and clinical
safety initiatives.
Malaysian Partners
• University of Malaya (UM) – Expertise in interprofessional education, research
mentoring, and healthcare quality improvement.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) – Focus on nursing ethics, patient
safety education, and leadership training.
European Partner(s)
• Currently, the consortium includes two European universities (Metropolia UAS and
Karelia UAS) with expertise in patient safety and nursing education innovation.
• We are seeking one additional European university partner to join the consortium.
The selected partner is expected to contribute to curriculum development, research
mentoring, and faculty mobility activities, in line with Erasmus+ CBHE Strand 2
objectives.
4. MAIN WORK PACKAGES
Work Package Lead Main Activities
Institution
WP1. Project UNAIR Overall coordination, monitoring,
Management and evaluation, and financial management.
Quality Assurance
WP2. Curriculum Karelia UAS Curriculum mapping, EU–WHO alignment,
Development and and Metropolia module development, and training of
Modernization UAS trainers.
WP3. Capacity Building UM / IIUM / EU Faculty workshops, research mentoring,
and Research Partner mobility, and publications.
Collaboration
WP4. Digital Innovation EU Partner Development of e-learning and simulation
and Simulation tools for patient safety education.
Development
WP5. Dissemination UNAND / UHO Conferences, outreach programs,
and Sustainability publication of policy briefs, and
establishment of a Southeast Asia Patient
Safety Education Network (SEAPSEN).
5. EXPECTED RESULTS AND IMPACT
Expected Results
• Updated nursing curricula at three Indonesian universities, aligned with EU and WHO
standards.
• Development of at least three digital/simulation-based training modules.
• Faculty and researcher capacity enhanced through training, joint supervision, and
staff mobility.
• Strengthened institutional collaboration among ASEAN and European partners.
Expected Impact
• Improved nursing education quality and patient safety culture in Indonesia.
• Increased internationalization of higher education institutions through mobility and
research exchange.
• Formation of a sustainable Southeast Asian network for patient safety education and
research.
6. INDICATIVE BUDGET
The total indicative budget for this CBHE project is EUR 800,000, allocated as follows:
Component Estimated Budget (EUR) % of Total
Curriculum modernization and training 300,000 37.5%
Capacity building and mobility 240,000 30%
Research collaboration and digital tools 120,000 15%
Dissemination and sustainability 80,000 10%
Project management and quality assurance 60,000 7.5%
Total €800,000 100%
7. SUSTAINABILITY AND FOLLOW-UP
The project will ensure sustainability through:
• Integration of developed patient safety modules into permanent curricula.
• Establishment of the Southeast Asia Patient Safety Education Network (SEAPSEN)
for continued collaboration.
• Open-access repository of digital learning materials.
• Potential expansion through follow-up projects under Erasmus+ Mobility or Horizon
Europe.
8. PARTNERSHIP INVITATION
The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) and its partners from Indonesia and
Malaysia invite one additional European university to join the I-NERSAFE consortium
under Erasmus+ CBHE Strand 2.
We seek a European institution with strong expertise in nursing education, patient safety,
digital health, or interprofessional learning to contribute to curriculum development, joint
research, and capacity-building initiatives.
