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NPSF Awards Research Grants to Study Rapid Response Team Events and Patient Handoffs
On May 09, 2011 | Comments
Grant Recipients from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Ohio State University Medical Center Chosen from Field of 125 Submissions
BOSTON, MA (May 9, 2011) – The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) today announced that it has awarded $200,000 in grants to two researchers at leading medical centers. 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 Announces 2011 Patient Safety Awareness Week
On Mar 07, 2011 | Comments
BOSTON, MA (March 7, 2011) – The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) is celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week on March 6-12; this annual event is designed to highlight improved patient-provider communication as a vital part of keeping patients safe. This year, NPSF is also focusing on efforts to reduce medication errors and lower hospital readmission rates. As the nation’s leading voice for patient safety, NPSF’s goal for the campaign is to encourage improved patient care through better communication among providers, patients, families, and communities.
American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety Launched
On Feb 15, 2011 | CommentsThe First and Only Patient Safety Membership Program Debuts with 175 Members
BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2011 –Today, the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety (ASPPS), based at the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), officially launched as the first and only individual membership program for the patient safety field. The announcement was made today by Diane C. Pinakiewicz, President of both ASPPS and NPSF. A groundbreaking new program established to advance patient safety as a unique and vital health care discipline, the ASPPS was created to build an engaged, focused community of individuals committed to accelerating the delivery of safe patient care. The ASPPS makes its debut today with 175 inaugural members.
NPSF Creates First Professional Society and Certification Program for Patient Safety
On Dec 22, 2010 | Comments
BOSTON, MA (December 22, 2010) –The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a nonprofit specializing in advancing safe patient care, is creating a groundbreaking new membership program for patient safety professionals that will provide a unique opportunity for sharing of best practices and the unification of the growing patient safety community. New members can join the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety at NPSF starting in January 2011.
In addition, beginning in January 2012, NPSF will launch a certification program specifically designed to standardize a curriculum and elevate the patient safety profession. Taken together with Society membership, this will provide a level of professional development for practitioners of patient safety that does not currently exist.
NPSF Unveils 2011 Patient Safety Awareness Campaign
On Sep 02, 2010 | CommentsProgram Offers Tools for Patients and Caregivers
BOSTON, MA (9/2/10) – In a concerted effort to encourage and strengthen collaboration between patients, families and healthcare providers, the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced its 2011 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign. “Are you In? Commit to Safe Health Care” will take place March 6-12, 2011, highlighting the need for healthcare participants – from patient to provider – to be informed, involved and invested in making health care safe.
Riley Hospital for Children Receives NPSF Socius Award
On May 19, 2010 | Comments
ORLANDO, FL, May 19, 2010 – The National Patient Safety Foundation today presented the 2010 NPSF Socius Award to Riley Hospital for Children, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Socius is the Latin word for “partner,” and this award symbolizes the relationship between healthcare providers and the patients and families they serve.
VA Health System Leaders Recognized by Partnership for Clear Health Communication at NPSF
On May 19, 2010 | Comments
ORLANDO, FL, MAY 19, 2010 – The Partnership for Clear Health Communication at the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced recipients of the prestigious Pfizer Health Literacy in Advancing Patient Safety Award. Honored for their work in developing and implementing a health literacy tool targeted to the needs of the veteran patient population were Dr. Jolie Haun, from VA Health Services and the Research Center of Excellence, and Patricia Donaldson, RN, from Veteran’s Health System, Malcolm Randall VAMC.
Jonathan Perlin from Hospital Corporation of America Honored by NPSF
On May 18, 2010 | Comments
ORLANDO, FL, May 18, 2010 – The National Patient Safety Foundation today awarded the 2010 NPSF Chairman’s Medal to Jonathan B. Perlin, President, Clinical Services, and Chief Medical Officer at the Hospital Corporation of America.
The NPSF Chairman’s Medal is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated an ability to inspire, lead change for safer health care, and create a culture of respect, learning and positive team dynamics – all while delivering meaningful and measureable results.
Virginia Mason Medical Center Receives NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award
On May 18, 2010 | Comments
ORLANDO, FL, May 18, 2010 – The National Patient Safety Foundation today presented the 2010 NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award to Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.
“The Management Award is granted to a member hospital of the NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety program in recognition of an initiative, supported by leadership at all levels and embraced by a cross-discipline team, that delivers proven, life-saving change,” said Diane C. Pinakiewicz, president of the National Patient Safety Foundation. “Virginia Mason Medical Center, for work spearheaded by their Optimizing Care Transition team, is most deserving of this recognition.”
NPSF Awards $200,000 in Grant Funding for Patient Safety Research
On May 11, 2010 | Comments
BOSTON, MA (MAY 11, 2010) – The National Patient Safety Foundation has awarded grants totaling $200,000 to support new research in patient safety. The grants will fund projects led by Elizabeth Cox, MD, PhD, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and by Gordon Schiff, MD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
