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Safer Patient Care: One organization at a time
Over the last twelve years, the Center for Patient Safety (Center) has established itself as a...
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Experiencing Medical Errors
Some of the most stirring reports of medical errors come from medical professionals who find...
The Joint Commission released Sentinel Event Alert #57
The Joint Commission released Sentinel Event Alert #57 this week: The Essential Role of Leadership...
Diagnostic Errors are a Problem!
Diagnostic errors are problematic! About a decade ago hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) were in...
Florida Supreme Court's opinion in Charles vs. Southern Baptist
A note to CPS’ participants and friends:
“EMSForward” Campaign Focuses on Culture to Increase Patient Safety Awareness in EMS
The new campaign from the Center for Patient Safety (CPS) highlights the ten safety topics that...
IHI Releases White Paper - “Sustaining Improvement”
IHI recently released a white paper called “Sustaining Improvement”. A great case study is included...
Physician Shares Near-Death Experience
Dr. Rana Awdish is a critical care physician who directs the pulmonary hypertension program at...
It's Time to Begin Your Journey to Improving Patient Safety and Quality in Healthcare. Are You Ready?
At the Center for Patient Safety (CPS), we feel strongly about culture being an integral part in...