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Patient Safety Commission

Commission is Oregon's First Patient Safety Organization
Oregon Patient Safety Commission Federal Reporting Status Received
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission has been listed as the first federally-designated Patient Safety Organization (PSO) in Oregon. PSOs are designed to improve the quality and safety of U.S. health care by encouraging voluntary, confidential sharing of adverse event data. More information about PSOs is available at www.pso.ahrq.gov
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Learning More About Patient Safety
Commission's first-ever look at overall hospital safety in Oregon
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission has released a first-ever look at overall patient safety in Oregon. This effort is in support of our "North Star" goal that Oregon can develop the safest healthcare delivery system in the nation by 2010. The report addresses six critical areas. For each area the Commission established a benchmark (where we are now) and a target (where we need to be by the end of 2010).
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Commissioner Interview
We continue our series of interviews with members of the Oregon Patient Safety Commission's Board of Directors. Learn more about their approach to patient safety.
Information for Patients and Families
The Patient Safety Commission provides a short summary of resources available to help patients and their families as they interact with the health care system.
Workshop on Written Notification
Read about the Commission's workshop on disclosure and written notification. The workshop was attended by 62 participants representing 35 hospitals and health systems and two nursing home chains.
Click here for resources, examples and guidelines
Participation in Patient Safety
Ambulatory Surgery Center Participants
(As of August 2008)
Hospital Participants
(As of June 2008)
Nursing Home Participants
(As of October 2008)
Joining the Program
General information, FAQs and sign-up agreements for the Patient Safety Commission's adverse event reporting programs
Report Forms for Adverse Events
Online reporting is on the way very soon; meanwhile, the E-form below may be used for reporting; simply complete the form, print it out, and fax a hard copy to 503.224.9150.

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