CPS has been a federally-designated Patient Safety Organization (PSO) since 2009, and we’ve been working to improve patient safety since we opened our doors in 2005. We are one of the largest and most active PSOs in the country with an enhanced focus on patient safety. We make participation affordable to encourage participation.
We can minimize your time commitment to join our PSO. We’ve developed an onboarding program that we will customize to fit your organization’s needs. Our expert team members will walk you through every step. You’ll have direct, ongoing communication with our Patient Safety Expert and all the tools you need to implement quickly and efficiently. The sooner you join, the sooner you can begin receiving the benefits of participation!
We work with thousands of providers across the country, and across the continuum of care, every day and we have the experience and knowledge to help you set up everything you need to become an active member in our PSO. See who we work with.
“Working with the Center for Patient Safety has been a pleasure for SSM Health. They worked with our IT department to map data from our event reporting system to VergeHealth. Resulting in seamless reporting.”
You can be certain that we have a team member with expertise in your area. Our dedicated team of patient safety experts are here to make the process easy.
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Once the decision is made to join, we’ll walk you through the implementation process. Implementation can take anywhere from a few days to several months:
Most PSOs charge for participation, others may build it in to a suite of services. CPS is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to improving patient safety. Our annual charge is minimal and varies by provider. For hospitals, the cost is based on staffed beds. For other, smaller provider groups, a flat rate is available. As a PSO participant, you receive additional discounts and offers on our culture services, including the safety culture assessment and culture training programs.
Complete the form below to find out more about our PSO services or get an estimate for your organization.
“I am new to the PSO, and was given the opportunity to ask questions. The objectives of the PSO were also explained in depth to me. I was able to be walked through the computer program. The assistance with everything was much appreciated.”
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