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Oregon Patient Safety Commission 9/28/21 Oregon Patient Safety Commission 9/28/21

VHA National Center for Patient Safety

Stephanie Warren 9/28/21 Stephanie Warren 9/28/21

Oregon Wellness Program

The Oregon Wellness Program (OWP) promotes Oregon Healthcare Professionals’ well-being through education, coordinated regional counseling services, telemedicine services and research.

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National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention

The mission of the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP) is to maximize the safe use of medications and to increase awareness of medication errors through open communication, increased reporting and promotion of medication error prevention strategies.

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Institute for Safe Medication Practices

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a nonprofit organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors.

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement

The mission of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement is to improve health and health care worldwide.

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National Quality Forum

National Quality Forum (NQF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership-based organization that works to catalyze improvements in healthcare. OPSC is a proud NQF member.

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Massachusetts Alliance for Communication and Resolution Following Medical Injury

MACRMI is a Massachusetts alliance of patient advocacy groups, healthcare facilities and their insurers, and statewide provider organizations committed to transparent communication, sincere apologies and fair compensation in cases of avoidable medical harm.

Stephanie Warren 8/31/21 Stephanie Warren 8/31/21

Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality

The Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality aims to reduce preventable harm, improve clinical outcomes and experiences and reduce waste in health care delivery at Johns Hopkins and around the world.

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Oregon Health and Science University Pacific Northwest Evidence-Based Practice Center

The Oregon Health and Science University Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center conducts systematic reviews of health care topics for federal and state agencies, professional associations, and foundations.