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National Patient Safety Foundation.

March 27, 2005

National Patient Safety Foundation.

Founded in 1997, the National Patient Safety Foundation supported a variety of initiatives, engaging multidisciplinary action toward improvement in patient safety. Efforts include the Lucian Leape Institute, an annual conference, awards, a certification program and the patient communication program "Ask Me 3." In May 2017, the organization merged with The Institute for Healthcare Improvement to continue its work to enhance safety for patients.

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