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Forms
Forms
Initial Listing Certification
Forms
Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) are encouraged to complete and submit forms online. Online submissions are acknowledged automatical…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions and definition of terms used in the Patient Safety Act or Patient Safety Rule are summarized here solely for convenience; always rely on the actual text of the Patient Safety Act or Patient Safety …
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Data
Common Formats
Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Dashboards
Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Chartbooks
Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Data Spotlights
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Work With a PSO
How To Choose a PSO
Become a PSO
Maintain a PSO Listing
Sample Filing Timeline
Sample Filing Timeline
Once listed, a PSO must submit periodic c…
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Resources
Resources
Resources About the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Patient Safety Act
Patient Safety Rule
HHS Guidance
Guides
Other Educational Materials
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/what-is-the-role-of-ao.pdf
July 01, 2021 - What Is the Role of the PSO Authorized Official?
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PSO
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL?
Establishing an “Authorized Official”
When an entity seeks listing as a PSO, it must identify an individual with authority to make
commitments on behalf of the entity—referred to as “Authorized Official” or AO—to co…
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How To Choose a PSO
Become a PSO
Maintain a PSO Listing
Work With a Patient Safety Organization
Working with a PSO, which is voluntary, offers several …
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Resources About the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Patient Safety Act
Patient Safety Rule
HHS Guidance
Guides
Other Educational Materials
…
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pso-brochure.pdf
March 01, 2020 - Choosing a Patient Safety Organization
Choosing a Patient Safety
Organization
Background
You are committed to making healthcare safer and
better for your patients. One of the challenges to
achieving this goal is the concern that patient safety
information that you or your organization create as
part of the ca…
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/WorkingWithAPSOOneApproach-20160317.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Working With a PSO: One Approach
Working With a PSO: One Approach
PSWP
Protected
Patient Safety and Quality Information
Information Triaged by Provider
PSOPPC
NPSD
Information Eligible to Become PSWP
■ Could improve safety, quality, or outcomes of
health care;
and
■ Assembled or developed solely for reportin…
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/PSO-listing-guide-2022.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Listing Guide
PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATION (PSO)
LISTING GUIDE
What is the PSO Listing Guide?
The PSO Listing Guide is an informal educational resource to help readers locate and learn about the
requirements for PSO listing under the Patient Safety and Quality Improveme…
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/quiz/pso-quiz-questions.pdf
January 01, 2020 - PSO Quiz--Question Sheet
QUIZ —QUESTION SHEET
Page 1 of 3
Question 1 of 12
A PSO that changes its Authorized Official is expected to notify AHRQ of the change no later
than when the PSO submits its next certifications for continued listing.
Choose one:
True
False
Question 2 of 12
A PSO should notif…
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My PSO Account
Certification for Initial Listing Form
Instructions for Completing the Form
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (Patient Safety Act) authorizes the creation …
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Data
Common Formats
Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Dashboards
Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Chartbooks
Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Data Spotlights
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pso.ahrq.gov/resources/oig-reports
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Resources
Resources
Resources About the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Resources for Improving Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
Resources for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in …
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pso.ahrq.gov/become/assess-eligibility
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Assess Compatibility of Anticipated PSO Operations with Patient Safety Rule Requirements
Establish Po…
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Assess Compatibility of Anticipated PSO Operations with Patient Safety Rule Requirements
Establish Po…
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/Patient-Safety-Act-2005.pdf
January 01, 2005 - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005; Public Law 109–41, July 29, 2005
PUBLIC LAW 109–41—JULY 29, 2005
PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2005
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119 STAT. 424 P…
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July 01, 2021 - Patient Safety Organization's Policies and Procedures: Suggested Topics to Address
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