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Our Work<\/span><\/p>\n

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The WPSC is a program of the Foundation for Health Care Quality that acts as a neutral hub uniting a diverse range of healthcare stakeholders to achieve common patient safety goals. A member-based program, the WPSC is made up of 40+ organizations representing healthcare systems, associations, and advocacy groups across the state of Washington. Representatives from these organizations sit on our committees, helping to shape the direction and activities of the WPSC. Each quarter, we choose a curriculum topic that represents a significant area for growth in the patient safety and quality space. Our educational resources include these webinars, podcasts, newsletters, blog posts, and resource libraries. Our events include quarterly round tables, our annual Northwest Patient Safety Conference, and other community events to help foster community and collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strength in Numbers<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving safety and decreasing errors requires the active participation of a wide range of committed individuals and organizations. The more members the Coalition has, more effective we can be. We greatly value the involvement of our members for diversifying the conversation with unique perspectives and wisdom. And because we share information in a safe, neutral setting, we allow you to comfortably learn, connect, and collaborate with a community of peers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join Us!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Washington Patient Safety Coalition can help you and your organization improve patient safety and quality. Member benefits include a seat at the table on our committees, discounts to our annual conference and monthly webinars, and regular resources like newsletters, blogs, and podcasts. The financial support of our members is vital to the Coalition\u2019s development, implementation, and evaluation of effective activities. Join us today:<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Download the form<\/a><\/span>
\n2) Fill out the required information<\/span>
\n3) Select the membership category that best describes your organization<\/span>
\n4) Mail it in with your payment<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Levy<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Our Mission<\/span><\/p>\n

To improve safety for patients receiving health care in Washington, in all care settings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Vision<\/span><\/p>\n

Safe care:\u00a0 every patient, every time, everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Values<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Patient-Centered<\/strong>: The methods used and promoted by the Coalition will be driven by the needs of the patient.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. System-Oriented & Sustainable<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Coalition will focus on system changes that create and sustain a safe environment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Evidence-Based<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Coalition will strive to promote methods and activities that are evidence-based, while accommodating new research and emerging applications.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Inclusive<\/strong>: The Coalition\u2019s work will recognize the diversity of our community and will strive to include all populations and stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Resource-Sensitive<\/strong>: The Coalition will be sensitive to the resources required to implement and sustain change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Our Approach<\/span><\/p>\n

    We will partner with patients, families and the healthcare community to improve safety within and across all care settings by:<\/span><\/p>\n