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Management Award Winner Announced at Annual Patient Safety Congress
On May 03, 2007 | CommentsNational Patient Safety Foundation presents second annual Management Award to The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center at annual Congress May 2-4, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
May 3, 2007 – The second annual NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award was presented at the NPSF 2007 Congress. The Management Award is given to a Stand Up for Patient Safety member organization that has successfully implemented an outstanding patient safety initiative led by or created by mid-level management. The award recognizes an initiative that has involved staff at all levels of the organization and that has resulted in demonstrated improvement in patient safety, and measurable, positive changes in care provided at the facility.
Creation of the “Lucian Leape Institute” Announced at Annual Patient Safety Congress
On May 03, 2007 | Comments
New Institute named in honor of renowned patient safety expert
National Patient Safety Foundation Hosts 9th Annual Congress
May 2-4, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
May 3, 2007 – The creation of the new Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) was announced today at NPSF’s Annual Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC. Dr. Lucian Leape is a physician and Adjunct Professor of Health Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health, and is internationally recognized as a founder and leader of the patient safety movement. The National Patient Safety Foundation’s Annual Patient Safety Congress is the field’s preeminent meeting on patient safety, bringing experts, practitioners, patients and other stakeholders together to share new strategies, research and knowledge focused on improving the safety of the healthcare system.
Patient Safety Challenges and Solutions Focus of May Meetings
On Apr 19, 2006 | Comments
8th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress and PAHO Regional Patients for Patient Safety Workshop to Convene in San Francisco
April 19, 2006 – Developing and sharing initiatives and strategies for improving patient safety are the focus of two major meetings being held at the San Francisco Marriott during the second week of May. The 8th Annual National Patient Safety Foundation Congress begins on May 10 and a consumer workshop convened by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) is scheduled to begin on May 8.
Press Passes Available for Media Representatives
On May 10-12 at the San Francisco Marriott, the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) will hold its 8th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress, Leadership for Safety: The Time is Now! Beginning with an intensive Leadership Day on Patient Safety on May 10, Leadership for Safety: The Time is Now! brings together over 130 experts in more than 60 sessions to discuss initiatives designed to reduce medical errors and to improve patient safety. National and international health experts, as well as patient, family, and consumer representatives, will be sharing their expertise and experiences in making critical improvements that save lives and reduce harm to patients.
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) completed its planned governance restructuring with the announcement of the members of its Board of Directors, Board of Governors, and Distinguished Advisors. The new three-tier structure was several years in the making, recognizing the evolution of NPSF as an organization now better able to address the needs of the patient and improve patient safety in the delivery of health care.
Submissions Due By April 5, 2006
March 14 — Recognizing the importance of patients and their families in patient safety initiatives, the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) is seeking applications for scholarships that support the participation of patients and families at the 8th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress to be held May 11-12th in San Francisco, CA.
Healthcare Providers Across the U.S. Celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week March 5-11, 2006
On Mar 01, 2006 | Comments
Countdown Begins for the 8th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress
During the week of March 5-11, 2006, communities across the country are hosting a variety of events and sponsoring initiatives as part of Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF).
National Patient Safety Foundation Seeking Submissions for Socius Award and Chairman’s Medal
On Jan 19, 2006 | Comments
Submissions Due By March 24, 2006
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) is now seeking submissions for its two new awards—the Socius Award and the Chairman’s Medal—both of which were unveiled at the NPSF Annual Congress in 2005. These awards will be presented during the 8th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress, which is being held May 10-12 at the San Francisco Marriott.
NPSF Changes Governance Structure to Broaden Representation
On Dec 13, 2005 | Comments
Applications Being Accepted for New Board of Governors
North Adams, MA—The Board of Directors of the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) recently approved a restructuring of the organization’s governing bodies to broaden the representation and input of all stakeholders committed to enhancing patient safety.
150 Experts Coming Together in May to Focus on Patient Safety
On Apr 08, 2005 | Comments
On May 4-6 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, 150 experts are convening to share initiatives and proven programs that are reducing medical errors and improving patient safety, particularly in those “high impact” areas of medical care where there is the potential for individual harm. During the 7th Annual National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) Patient Safety Congress, national and international health experts, as well as patient, family, and consumer representatives, will be sharing their expertise and experiences in making critical improvements that save lives and reduce harm to patients.
