Patient Safety and Quality Improvements Act

Patient Safety and Quality Improvements Act

Patient Safety and Quality Improvements Act

The Act’s purpose is to promote patient safety by encouraging voluntary and confidential reporting of situations that put patients in danger. The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to creating a patient-safety culture.

Quality Improvement Guiding Principles

1 – Improvement must be continuous and progressive.
2 – All employees identify areas where they can improve.
3 – Goals Must Be Defined and Aligned Clearly.
4 – It is critical to show respect for others.
5 – Standards are important, but they are constantly evolving.