Call for Award Nominations
The National Patient Safety Foundation recently issued a call for nominations to be presented at the Annual Patient Safety Congress, May 15 - 16, 2008, in Nashville, TN.
Socius Award download application
Socius is the Latin word for “partner.” The National Patient Safety Foundation Socius Award is given in recognition of work that promotes positive and effective partnering between patients / families and providers in pursuit of improved patient safety. Such work will have at its core the recognition of the importance of patient and family centered care and the critical role that patients and families play in the development and implementation of patient safety solutions. Additionally, the work must recognize the positive contributions of providers in the creation of effective partnership.
Chairman’s Medal download application
The National Patient Safety Foundation Chairman’s Medal is awarded in recognition of emerging leadership in the patient safety field. The award recipient will have demonstrated an ability to inspire and lead the change necessary to successfully implement patient safety improvements while creating a culture of respect, openness, learning and team dynamic. Such leadership will have resulted in measurable positive change and improvement.
Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award download application
The Management Award is granted to a member hospital of the National Patient Safety Foundation’s Stand Up for Patient SafetyTM program in recognition of the successful implementation of an outstanding patient safety initiative that was led by, or created by mid-level management. The initiative will have demonstrated evidence of patient safety improvement, with involvement of staff at all levels of the organization. The recipient hospital shall be able to demonstrate measurable, positive changes in care delivered at their facility as a result of this initiative.
Pfizer Health Literacy Award In Advancing Patient Safety download application
The Pfizer Health Literacy Award in Advancing Patient Safety will recognize an individual, group or organization that has made significant strides in improving the health literacy of their constituents or community through research, advocacy, or program implementation in order to improve patient safety and quality of care. The award recipient will receive a one-time grant from Pfizer in the amount of $15,000.
If you have any questions regarding any applications please feel free to contact us at (413) 663-8900.
The deadline for all applications is Friday, March 14, 2008.
