National Center for Patient Safety
The VHA National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) is a part of the **Veterans Health Administration (VHA)** within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It focuses on promoting best practices for safe patient care.
Goals
- Measure and mitigate harm to Veterans and those who support their care.
- Track and improve patient care utilization and safety practices across VA facilities.
- Promote a culture of safety by adopting characteristics of High Reliability Organizations.
- Evaluate healthcare solutions, technologies, and innovations from a patient safety perspective.
Sponsor
- *United States Department of Veterans Affairs* (VA)
- *Veterans Health Administration* (VHA)
- *Office of Quality and Patient Safety* (Office of Quality and Patient Safety)
Creation
The NCPS was established in 1999 to lead VA's patient safety efforts and foster a culture of safety within the VHA. It was not created by specific legislation but is part of the VA's broader commitment to patient care quality and safety.[1]
Funding
Funding for NCPS is integrated into the VHA's budget for quality and patient safety initiatives. Specific funding amounts are not publicly detailed, but it is supported by the VA's healthcare budget, subject to annual appropriations. Funding is ongoing to support continuous patient safety improvements.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the National Center for Patient Safety.
Website
https://www.patientsafety.va.gov
Social Media Accounts
- There are no specific social media accounts for NCPS, but updates might be shared through:
* [*https://twitter.com/VeteransHealth Twitter (X): @VeteransHealth]
Wikipedia Article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "VHA National Center for Patient Safety." Information might be found under broader topics like Veterans Health Administration or Department of Veterans Affairs.