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There
are a variety of resources available in the field of safety and
performance improvement. Some recommended resources are;
General
Quality and Safety Resources:
Institute
for Healthcare Improvement www.ihi.org
IHI is the premier organization for leading edge strategies and
experiences in healthcare improvement. Their annual Forum is a
valuable opportunity to learn from experts in the field of quality
and safety excellence.
National
Patient Safety Foundation www.npsf.org
The mission of NPSF is to Improve the safety of patients by focusing
on creation of a core body of knowledge; building the receptivity
of professional people to the need to focus on and improve patient
safety and to increase awareness of the public about patient safety.
It is an excellent source of information on patient safety. Key
tools available on their websites are a listserv, several annotated
bibliographies and a repository of tools from around the country.
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