Patient Safety Authority Annual Reports.

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Patient Safety Authority Annual Reports.

May 1, 2023

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. Harrisburg, PA: Patient Safety Authority; April 2023.

This report summarizes patient safety improvement work in the state of Pennsylvania. It reviews the 2022 activities of the Patient Safety Authority that reflected a strategic emphasis on reporting compliance and data quality. Additional sections cover educational, publication, and learning management system efforts.

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