Upcoming Events
Patients for Patient Safety US (PFPS US) has established itself as a leader in convening high-impact events that advance the national conversation on patient safety and health equity. There are two upcoming patient safety events this month that are important to our work.
No registration fees for any of them!
Implementing the CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure
Webinar: Tuesday, May 13, 12:00–1:00 PM ET.
Hosted by AHRQ, National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety
This webinar will focus on tools and resources available to hospitals as they respond to the new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) that our community so strongly supported last year. Hospital reporting on this measure is happening now, with public reporting of hospital responses about their patient safety best practices slated to start in 2026. We’ll also hear from hospitals already at work on the 25 patient safety best practices set forth in the PSSM. This is an important measure for all persons interested in patient safety, patients as well as healthcare organizations and providers. PFPS US is excited to see AHRQ so fully engaged in sharing knowledge and tools in this webinar!
Advancing Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality: Bridging Research, Policy, and Implementation
In-person: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Thursday, May 15, 3:00–4:00 PM (reception to follow, 4:00–5:30 PM)
This interactive conference was developed by Johns Hopkins University in collaboration with PFPS US, with the goal of shaping a blueprint for research and implementation priorities in the field of patient safety going forward. Three key areas will be explored that are ripe for further research and action: Diagnostic Excellence, Patient Experience and Systems Design. Participants will include representatives from health systems, government, industry, policy, and patient groups. We will be invited to provide input on recommendations for the best use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, as well as financial and policy levers, to drive forward research and scalable implementation of best practices. PFPS US is excited to be a co-creator of this event, and urge those in Washington or in a position to travel there to join us for this event!
