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Boston, MA, October 22, 2012 — The Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation today released a report on care integration that highlights the issue as a national priority for improving patient safety and the efficiency of the US health care system. Order from Chaos: Accelerating Care Integration is the result of a Leape Institute Roundtable that brought together leading experts in the fields of patient safety and health system improvement.
National Patient Safety Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
On Oct 15, 2012 | CommentsBoston, MA, October 15, 2012—The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) has announced that Diane C. Pinakiewicz, MBA, CPPS, will be leaving her position as President of NPSF, effective November 12, 2012. As part of the planned transition, Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, Vice President, Program Strategy and Management at NPSF, will assume interim duties while the search for a permanent successor occurs. Read More→
Lucian Leape Institute at NPSF Announces New Member Robert Wachter, MD
On Aug 16, 2012 | CommentsBoston, MA (August 16, 2012)–The Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert M. Wachter, MD, as a new member, effective August 1. Read More→
Lucian Leape Institute at NPSF Announces New Member Janet M. Corrigan, PhD, MBA
On Jul 23, 2012 | CommentsBoston, MA (July 23, 2012) –The Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet M. Corrigan, PhD, MBA, as its newest member, effective July 1. Read More→
Donald Berwick to Keynote Leape Institute 5th Annual Forum & Gala
On Jul 18, 2012 | CommentsBoston, MA (July 18, 2012)—The Lucian Leape Institute (LLI) at the National Patient Safety Foundation has announced the program for its 5th Annual Forum & Gala to be held in Boston on Thursday, September 13, 2012. Read More→
National Patient Safety Foundation Announces New Members of Board of Directors, Board of Governors
On Jun 22, 2012 | CommentsBoston, MA (June 22, 2012)—The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) has announced new appointments to the Foundation’s Board of Directors and Board of Governors, effective June 1, 2012.
“We are extremely pleased and honored to welcome these distinguished health care leaders to our boards,” said NPSF President Diane C. Pinakiewicz, MBA, CPPS “They each bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a proven commitment to patient safety to their new roles, and join a remarkable group of visionaries who continue to serve on the NPSF boards. We look forward to their unique perspectives and contributions.” Read More→
Six Authors of Winning Patient Safety Essays to be Recognized at NPSF Congress
On May 18, 2012 | Comments
The Doctors Company Foundation and the Lucian Leape Institute, in Partnership, Present Young Physicians Patient Safety Awards
BOSTON, MA (May 18, 2011) – The Doctors Company Foundation, in partnership with the Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), has announced the winners of The Doctors Company Foundation Young Physicians Patient Safety Awards, which recognize young physicians for their deep personal insight into the significance of patient safety work.
The awards will be conferred at the 14th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress to be held May 23-25, 2012, in Washington, DC. Read More→
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center to Receive NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award
On May 18, 2012 | Comments
Medical Center Recognized for Falls Prevention Effort
Boston, MA (May 18, 2011)—The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) has announced that the 2012 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Award will go to Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, part of the Louisiana State University system, LSU Health. The award will be conferred at the 14th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress to be held May 23-25, 2012, in Washington, DC. Read More→
NPSF Awards Research Grants Focusing on Critical Care Nursing and Home Health Care After Hospitalization
On May 09, 2012 | CommentsGrant Award Recipients from Johns Hopkins University and University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
BOSTON, MA (May 9, 2012) – The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) today announced that it has awarded a total of $200,000 in grants for two innovative patient safety research projects. The grants are awarded through the NPSF Research Grants Program, which promotes studies leading to the prevention of human errors, system errors, patient injuries, and their consequences. Read More→
NPSF Urges Be Aware for Safe Care
On Mar 01, 2012 | Comments
Professional and Consumer Focus Highlight Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10, 2012
Boston, Mass. (March 1, 2012)—Health care professionals and consumers alike are the focus as the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) leads Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10, 2012. This year’s theme, Be Aware for Safe Care, calls for all parties in the health care equation to be aware of ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and how they can take part in advancing them. Read More→
