Patient Safety Authority Annual Reports.

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Patient Safety Authority Annual Reports.

April 30, 2024

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. Harrisburg, PA: Patient Safety Authority; April 2024.

This report summarizes patient safety improvement work in the state of Pennsylvania. It reviews the 2023 activities of the Patient Safety Authority that reflected a strategic emphasis on reporting compliance and data quality. Additional topics covered include patient communication, publication, and learning management system efforts.

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