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PSOs
Listed PSOs
Delisted PSOs
PSOs
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…
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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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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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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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Work with a PSO
Provider benefits of working with a PSO
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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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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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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/PSO_Voluntary_Relinquishment.pdf
September 30, 2024 - Patient Safety Organization: Request For Voluntary Relinquishment
Form Approved
OMB Control No: 0935-0143
Exp. date: 09/30/2024
PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATION:
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Ac…
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pso.ahrq.gov/pso/listed/geographic
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Map of PSOs
There are 116 PSOs
in 37 States and the District of Columbia. This map shows the physical location of each PSO. All PSOs can operate nationally regardless of their home state.
Note: AHRQ updates…
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What are "patient safety activities"?
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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:
What i…
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What is a PSO?
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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September 01, 2016 - How PSOs Help Health Care Organizations Improve Patient Safety Culture
How PSOs Help Health Care Organizations
Improve Patient Safety Culture
Developing a culture of safety is an essential task for
health care organizations as they strive to eliminate
the factors that contribute to medical errors, patient
harm, …
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pso.ahrq.gov/resources/rule
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pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/PSO_BonaFideContracts.pdf
September 30, 2024 - Patient Safety Organization: Two Bona Fide Contracts Requirement
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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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Resources for Improving Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
Resources for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in …
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Resources About the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Resources for Improving Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions
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What are "patient safety activities"?
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
The collection and ana…
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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…