1. Patient Safety Organization Overview
(Presenter)
(Date)

2. 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

3. 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

4. Why We Participate in a PSO
Share information with the Center for Safety PSO so others across the state and nation 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Questions or Assistance
(Enter Organization PSO contact information)
Center for Patient Safety