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December 01, 2010 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Guidance Regarding Patient Safety Organizations' Reporting Obligations and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
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There are eight patient safety activities that are carried out by, or on behalf of a PSO, or a healthcare provider:
Efforts to improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare delivery
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January 01, 2016 - Choosing a Patient Safety Organization: Tips for Hospitals and Health Care Providers
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Your organization is committed to making health care
better and safer for your patients. But achieving this
goal is no small feat. You and your staff must collect
data, identify quality and safety problems, design
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January 01, 2020 - AHRQ Slide Template 2019-Widescreen
Working With Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) –
The Value for Hospitals During COVID-19 and Beyond
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A Patient Safety Organization (PSO) works with healthcare providers to help them improve patient safety and healthcare quality and encourage a culture of safety. PSOs analyze data voluntarily reported by providers and provide feedback aimed…
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December 21, 2021 - In action, this practice means
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August 01, 2012 - Choosing a Patient Safety Organization: Tips for Hospitals and Health Care Providers
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The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
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What does it mean for a PSO to be listed by AHRQ? Only Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) listed by AHRQ can offer providers the strong…