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The Commonwealth Fund
The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy. The Fund's Web site includes the latest research and tools for ensuring patient safety and improving the quality of care.
http://www.cmwf.org
President
Patient Transfer Service, First Aid Services, Safety Services, Boating Safety
http://www.collinssafety.ca
National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)
NPSF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving patient safety. Web resources include an extensive bibliography, upcoming patient safety conferences, on-line links and downloadable resources, and more.
http://www.npsf.org
Medicharms
Offers alternative medical identification items; products include a variety of character, sports-related and other pendants with the medical information on the back.
http://www.medicharms.com/
RN+ Systems
Offers a variety of wireless monitoring systems to assist healthcare organizations improve patient safety, prevent falls, and reduce reliance upon restraints; site includes training and education resources.
http://www.rnplus.com/
Quality Interagency Coordination (QuIC) Task Force
Ensures that Federal agencies involved in purchasing, providing, studying, or regulating health care services are working in a coordinated manner toward the common goal of improving quality care.
http://www.quic.gov/index.htm
Patient Safety Institute
Provides real-time, secure, patient-centric clinical information in five areas critical for delivering quality care: diagnoses, laboratory results, medications, allergies and immunizations.
http://www.ptsafety.org/
Patient Safety News and Article Tracker
Updated list of recent patient safety news, journal articles, and conferences.
http://www.vipcs.org/news.htm
Virginians Improving Patient Care and Safety: Advancing Patient Safety in Virginia
VIPC&S supports systematic efforts to continuously improve quality of care and patient safety.
http://www.vipcs.org/
Institute for Self-Directed Care
Promotes clinical research, consumer education and advocacy for self-directed, patient-centered health care; site includes consulting services and links to relevant resources.
http://www.selfdirectedcare.org/
Global Med-ID System
Provides a medical information system with immediate worldwide compatibility. System utilizes existing Internet/Intranet technology and unique controls providing the foremost level of security.
http://www.globalmed-id.com
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