JPS Medical Library: Patient Safety: Web Resources

Web Resources

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Quality & Patient Safety
Provides tools that promote patient safety. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Canadian Patient Safety Institute, Global Patient Safety Alerts
CPSI has a vision of making healthcare safe for all Canadians. Provides resources and tools that enable patients and health care providers to create a safe experience.
Department of Defense Patient Safety Program
Provided by the Department of Defense, this program is aimed creating a culture of patient safety. Information presented is for both the patient and health professionals within the Military Health System.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Patient Safety
A worldwide organization based in Cambridge, MA with a goal of improving healthcare worldwide.
The Joint Commission, National Patient Safety Goals
Provides information on NPSG safety programs including ambulatory health care, home care, and office-based surgery.
National Patient Safety Foundation
NPSF is a non-profit organization working to create a safe environment for both patients and families.
Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio Patient Safety Institute
Provides proactive solutions to patient safety issues through evidence-based care.
Texas Hospital Association
As one of the largest hospital organizations in the country, THA provides insight into numerous aspects of healthcare. Includes resources regarding patient safety at the federal, local, and state level.
Veterans Affairs National Center for Patient Safety
As part of the VA Office of Quality, Safety and Value their goal is to help improve patient safety by reducing harm to patients through medical error or incident.