Patient Safety Organization Overview (Presenter) (Date) **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA) The PSQI Act is a federal law, effective July, 2005 with final regulations published November, 2008 Provides for establishment of Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs), which are private or public entities that are federally listed by the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Purpose of PSOs: Provide a “safe haven” for health care providers to improve patient safety and quality of health care Provide an avenue for voluntary and confidential reporting of near misses, events and unsafe conditions, which can be used for learning **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**

Our PSO Participation (Name of Organization) is a contracted participant in the Center for Patient Safety PSO CPS was one of the first ten federally listed PSO’s in the nation effective November 5, 2008, to provide legal protection and processes for reporting, learning and sharing to improve the safety and quality of care provided **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**

Why We Participate in a PSO Share information with the Center for Safety PSO so others across the state can learn from each other Take advantage of the legal protection and confidentiality which allows us to learn from our near misses, events and unsafe conditions **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**

Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) (Name of organization) defines the following as PSWP: (Enter your definition of PSWP) Occasionally you may be aware of information considered PSWP. Remember: it is confidential and should not be disclosed by anyone. **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**

Putting It All together (Name of Organization): Participates in the Center for Patient Safety PSO Has defined our Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) Analyzes all of our PSWP to identify opportunities to improve patient safety and quality Shares with our workforce the actions necessary to improve patient safety and quality of care for our patients Holds all members of our workforce accountable to implement suggested improvements to improve patient outcomes Each member of our workforce has agreed to maintain confidentiality of all PSWP. **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**

Questions or Assistance (Enter Organization PSO contact information) Center for Patient Safety 888-935-8272 www.centerforpatientsafety.org **For internal use by Center for Patient Safety PSO Participants. May not otherwise be photocopied, published or reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the Center for Patient Safety**