AHA invites member hospitals and health systems to join us in elevating our long-held commitment to patient safety to its next level through innovation, transformation and a foundational emphasis on culture of safety, health equity and health care workforce safety.
The Patient Safety Initiative spans multiple years, with the first year focused on foundational priorities:
- Advocating for a commitment to exceptional, safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient- and family-centered and affordable care across the hospital/system.
- Highlighting successful care models and collaborations for seamless care.
- Encouraging hospitals and systems to partner with community organizations to improve health and address disparities.
- Recognizing leadership to enhance care efficiency and effectiveness.
Participation and Eligibility
- AHA hospital and health systems in the United States are eligible to apply.
- Participation is tailored toward AHA hospital and health system members.
- A hospital within a system can register separately, even if the system applies as a whole.
- For additional information, please contact patientsafety@aha.org.
Application Process
- Commitment approved by the CEO.
- Completed registration, including the demographics section
- Selection of improvement collaborative(s).
- Identification of a single point of contact for Patient Safety Initiative communications.
