Strategies for developing and recognizing faculty working in quality improvement and patient safety.
Coleman DL, Wardrop RM, Levinson WS, et al. Strategies for Developing and Recognizing Faculty Working in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Acad Med. 2017;92(1):52-57. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000001230.
Patient safety is recognized as a critical component of medical education. This commentary spotlights the need for faculty development in patient safety and quality improvement. The authors outline roles for individuals, appointments and promotions committees, and organizations to address this challenge.