Creating a Culture of Patient Safety

On February 22, 2001, eighteen-month old Josie King died from medical errors.
 
98,000 people die every year from medical errors, making it the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
 
The Josie King Foundation’s mission is to prevent others from dying or being harmed by medical errors. By uniting healthcare providers and consumers, and funding innovative safety programs, we hope to create a culture of patient safety, together.

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Creating a Culture of Patient Safety In the News

Patient Safety – Dr. Peter Pronovost
Peter Pronovost is a national leader in the field of patient safety. As Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Center for Innovation in Patient Care, he has stewarded best practices in how medical professionals care for patients. Learn more

Nursing – Lori Paine, R.N.
As both a nurse and Patient Safety Coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Lori Paine has developed practical tools that unite the disciplines on the shared goal of excellent patient care. Here she discusses the shared fundamentals of nursing and patient safety. Learn more

Legal – Paul Bekman and Rick Kidwell
Rick Kidwell is a lawyer for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Paul Bekman is a personal injury attorney in Maryland. Sorrel King facilitates a conversation between them focusing on the legal side of patient safety. Learn more


Learn about Condition H, a patient-activated rapid response medical team that is an important patient safety tool for both caregivers and patients.

Thank you! The Josie King Foundation raised over $130,000 last year. Learn about our corporate sponsors.

JKF Blog

Lean Hospitals author Mark Graban has set up an online charity auction to benefit the Josie King Foundation. Read our blog to learn more.

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