Patient safety culture refers to the beliefs, values and norms shared by providers and staff throughout the organization that influence their actions and behaviors. Since 2001, the AHRQ Surveys on ...

A patient typically leaves the hospital or clinic with a patient education package that has been vetted by department heads, checked and sanitized by the legal department, trimmed and restricted ...

The AHA and Press Ganey today released a new report showing hospital and health system patients reporting improvements in overall care experience and perception of safety alongside gains in key safety ...

As healthcare leaders increasingly focus on building a culture of safety, CMS’ Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) has emerged as a cornerstone for achieving and sustaining compliance with ...

and education. Prepare professionals that advance the field of Quality and Safety through scholarship and lead healthcare improvement initiatives to improve quality and effectiveness based on current ...

Report shows hospitals outperform pre-pandemic levels, boosting patient safety, care experience and workforce resilience.

Patient safety and awareness are fundamental to quality healthcare. Every year, thousands of patients face complications due ...

Yet despite this awareness, the data show we have only made small pockets of progress despite substantial national investments in advocacy and education ... to keep patient safety at the forefront ...