Medical errors in hospitals are the third leading cause of death in the United States, just behind heart disease and cancer. Globally it is believed that medical errors kill more people than HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis, combined.
The Goal
ZERO Preventable Deaths
ZERO is not just a number – it’s our mission
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation believes reaching ZERO preventable deaths in hospitals is not only the right goal, but an attainable one with the right people, ideas, and technology.
Patient Safety Challenges
Hospitals are facing the following challenges daily, but there is hope! We have created solutions to address these challenges. When implemented, hospitals can achieve ZERO preventable deaths.
People around the globe that have joined the movement
Lead Us to ZERO
What we need to solve the problem is a committed group of individuals who challenge the status quo and push for what is best for patient safety. Learn how you can get involved. No matter who you are, you can help.
Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Technologists
Patients & Families
Partners
Join the Movement
There are many ways YOU can get involved in the Movement and help us solve the large-scale problem we face worldwide, preventable medical errors within hospitals. Solving the problem is simply a matter of connecting the dots. YOU can be a part of the solution, no matter your role in the healthcare ecosystem.
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Mobile Apps
Patient Safety Solution App
Access the Foundation's Actionable Patient Safety Solutions (APSS) when you're on the go. The app gives you the ability to share content across your organization or your greater networks in healthcare.
PatientAider® App
If you or someone you love is in the hospital or heading to the hospital soon, download PatientAider.
Please login to your account to access PSMF's full Actionable Patient Safety Solutions. You will be able to view, download, print, or email any APSS.
If you need to reset your password, you can request a new one here.
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Please register for an account to access PSMF's full Actionable Patient Safety Solutions. After registering you will get immediate access to view, download, print, or email any APSS.
