Dr. Rabih Dabliz

Dr. Rabih Dabliz, Pharm.D., MA, FISMP, CPPS, CPHQ

Empaneled Consultant – Medication Management, System Design Thinking and Patient Safety Outcomes

Professional Experience

Rabih is a detail-oriented healthcare, patient safety, and communication executive who integrates medication safety expertise, human factors, systems design, and visual communication into impactful safety initiatives. With twenty years of experience in healthcare, Rabih has cultivated a deep understanding of the medication use process, risk mitigation strategies, event analysis, and the power of design thinking to improve patient safety outcomes. His work in strategic communication and visual design emphasizes the pivotal role of effective communication in fostering safer healthcare environments.

Throughout his career, Rabih has demonstrated a commitment to advancing patient safety through innovative approaches to problem-solving and education. He played a foundational role in developing the medication safety service at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, successfully leading the organization through multiple accreditation and medication management certification cycles. Rabih also supported the design and implementation of “Just Culture” and “Caregiver Culture” programs, creating frameworks that prioritize accountability, learning, and support across teams.

As an award-winning storyteller and filmmaker, Rabih leverages visual communication to inspire and sustain cultural change within healthcare organizations. His productions, including the ISMP Cheers Award-winning “ASK Medication Safety” video, translate complex technical concepts into engaging narratives that drive action. Rabih’s “Just Culture” video, shortlisted for the WHO Film For All 2021 festival, continues to serve as a valuable training resource for patient safety organizations worldwide.

Rabih’s expertise extends beyond storytelling, encompassing the strategic use of graphic design and human-centered systems to communicate safety concepts effectively. He believes clear, visually engaging content can bridge the gap between data and decision-making, making safety principles more accessible to diverse audiences.

Areas of Expertise

  • Medication Management
  • Healthcare Accreditation
  • Strategic Communication
  • Systems Design Thinking
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • Event Management
  • Human Factors
  • Visual Design
  • Just Culture

Industry Expertise

  • Hospitals
  • Pharmacy
  • Filmmaking

Former Employers

  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Health Sciences North – Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Education

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy – Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
  • Master of Arts in Communication – Johns Hopkins University
  • Safe Medication Management Fellowship – Institute for Safe Medication Practices
  • Post Graduate Year Two (PGY-2) Pediatric Pharmacy Residency - Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, USA
  • Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) Pediatric Pharmacy Residency - St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, USA