Chair File: Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Patient Safety and Quality

American Hospital Association March 11, 2024
Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association

This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week. It’s an annual recognition to inspire action and raise awareness to improve the safety of our health care system and acknowledge the progress that’s been made.

At hospitals and health systems, patient safety is a priority every single day. Leadership and care teams are committed to making improvements and enhancements to ensure all patients receive safe, world-class care.

To support health care teams in this work, the AHA offers an array of resources, initiatives and educational courses. Here are a few examples:

AHA’s Patient Safety Initiative is a nationwide project that was launched recently to reinforce and accelerate patient safety efforts. AHA member hospitals and health systems can still sign up and participate...

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