The Problem

Medical Errors

The World’s 14th Leading Cause of Death

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.

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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.

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Our Impact

This is not just a mission, it’s a Movement. See how we’re impacting the lives of patients across the world and learn how you can make a difference.

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Lives Saved Annually Through Committed Hospitals*

93,276
100,000
* Numbers are based on the data provided by committed hospitals in the PSMF network

4793 Committed Hospitals Across 48 Countries

Committed Hospitals
92

Healthcare Technology companies have signed the Open Data Pledge

156

Actionable Patient Safety Solutions workgroup participants

12000 +

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 Professionals
Healthcare Technologists
Healthcare Technologists
Patients & Families
Patients & Families
Partners
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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Here are some additional ways to get involved:

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Announcements

March for Patient Safety

We will be gathering everyone to "March" for patient safety. Learn More.

POSTPONED: 2020 World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit

Learn more about why our biggest event of the year was postponed

Spotlight On: Sutter Health Fights Pneumonia One Toothbrush at a Time

Read how Sutter Health is saving lives.

Blog Article: James Titcombe: Speaking up for Patient Safety across the United Kingdom

Breaking through a Culture of Silence and Fear

Blog Article: Amy Viela’s Quest to Improve Healthcare Access for All

Improving Health Care for the Uninsured and Underinsured

Mobile Apps

Patient Safety Solution App

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

PatientAider® App

If you or someone you love is in the hospital or heading to the hospital soon, download PatientAider.