Massachusetts is known for health care

We can be known for patient safety, too

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We all have a role to play in patient safety

Collaboration is key

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Medical errors affect us all

Safer care is within reach

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Improving patient safety takes vigilance

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The Betsy Lehman Center is a Massachusetts state agency that supports providers, patients and policymakers working together to advance the safety and quality of health care.
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Modern Healthcare series on patient safety

Betsy Lehman Center research and initiatives featured in Modern Healthcare series “To Err is a Leadership Failure.”

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MA Safety and Quality Consortium is growing, making headway

Group is focused on key aspects of safe care to guide statewide action plan.

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New research: The Financial and Human Cost of Medical Error in Massachusetts

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National report focuses renewed attention on clinician ‘burnout’

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Online tool helps providers respond to adverse events

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