National Patient
Safety Foundation
132 MASS MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 663-8900
Fax: (413) 663-8905
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The National Patient Safety Foundation is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been diligently pursuing one mission since its founding in 1997 – to improve the safety of patients. A decade later, NPSF remains the sole organization in the field with this singular focus.
NPSF also occupies a unique position in this field by virtue of its inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach. From the composition of its Board to the structure of its programs, NPSF fosters collaboration on the issue of patient safety. 
Preliminary program, registration,
and hotel information available Fall 2008 CONGRESS UPDATESSave The Date 2009: Annual Patient Safety Congress
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington, DC
May 20-22, 2009
Continuing Education Credits: The Annual NPSF Congress is certified for continuing education credit. Click here for more information Patients and Families: The National Patient Safety Foundation has developed a scholarship fund that supports the participation of patients and families at the Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress. To learn more about this scholarship
click here (pdf)
NPSF News Items:
 New Ambulatory Stand Up For Patient Safety Program®
The National Patient Safety Foundation® (NPSF) has announced the launch of the Ambulatory Stand Up for Patient Safety Program. The program provides comprehensive, step-by-step tools and resources for developing and sustaining a patient safety program in the outpatient care setting. More >
New Report Estimates Cost of Low Health Literacy Between $106-$236 Billion Dollars Annually
A new report released today from the University of Connecticut states that the cost of low health literacy to the United States economy is in the range of $106 billion to $236 billion annually. According to the report, Low Health Literacy: Implications for National Health Policy, the savings that could be achieved by improving health literacy translates into enough funds to insure every one of the more than 47 million persons who lacked coverage in the United States in 2006, according to recent Census Bureau estimates. More>
Quest for Quality Prize
Applications are now available for the 2008 American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize, which honors leadership and innovation in patient care quality, safety, and commitment by hospitals.
Nominations may be made by e-mailing or through the website and the application may be downloaded directly at click here. Completed applications must be returned by October 14.
Partnership for Clear Health Communication Joins Forces with the National Patient Safety Foundation
Combined Resources Helps Expand Reach and Awareness of Health Literacy More>
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NPSF gratefully acknowledges the support of its founding sponsors: American Medical Association
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CNA/ HealthPro
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3M
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