National Steering Committee for Patient Safety
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) convened the National Steering Committee for Patient Safety (NSC) as a collaboration among 27 national organizations in the US committed to advancing patient safety. IHI charged the NSC with the creation of the first US national action plan for patient safety.
A Total Systems Approach to Safety
Safer Together: A National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety
17 recommendations for making significant advances toward safer care and reduced harm across the continuum of care
Declaration to Advance Patient Safety
Calls for health care leaders to take collective and coordinated action using the National Action Plan
Self-Assessment Tool and User Guide
Assists leaders and organizations in identifying where to begin their patient and workforce safety improvement journey
Implementation Guide
Details tactics and supporting resources for implementing the National Action Plan recommendations
National Steering Committee Members
Resources
IHI Patient Safety Congress, March 10–11
Are you passionate about ensuring safe, equitable care for all? Join us at the IHI Patient Safety Congress on March 10–11, 2025 – the must-attend event for those who continue to shape smarter, safer care for patients, from the hospital to outpatient settings to the home.
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