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 one of the leading causes 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.
SIGNED COPIES OF JOSIE'S STORY
Order a copy of Josie's Story that has been personally signed for you by Sorrel.

NURSING JOURNAL
Learn more about this therapeutic writing workbook that helps nurses cope with work-related stress.

CARE JOURNAL
Learn more about this 30-day journal that patients and their families can use to record important health care information

"THE JOSIE KING STORY" DVD
Order a copy of Sorrel King's Speech.
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

Sorrel King's book Josie's Story is in stores now:
  *Purchase the book.
  *Request a book club packet.
  *Read reviews.
  *Follow press coverage.
  *See the book tour calendar.
  *Become a fan of the book
  on Facebook.

How can I help? Educate yourself. Educate others. Donate.

Learn about Condition H, a patient- and family-activated rapid response team.

The Nursing Journal is now available. Learn more.

Follow the Josie King Foundation on Facebook and Twitter.

JKF Blog

The Care Journal is currently on back order. It will be back in stock very soon. For more information, read the blog.

Connecting with Others - JKF Forum

Participate in online discussions on all things related to patient safety.
Enter the Forum.