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.
PATIENT JOURNAL APP
Download a free tool that patients and families can use to record important information related to a hospital stay. Already downloaded the app? Take the survey.

NURSING JOURNAL
Learn about this therapeutic writing workbook that helps nurses cope with stress. Have you used the Nursing Journal? Take the survey.

CARE JOURNAL
Learn about this tool that patients and families can use to record health care info.

"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.
  *Download book club info.
  *Read reviews.
  *Follow press coverage.
  *See the book tour calendar.
  *Become a fan of the book
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The Partnership for Patients coalition's good work is continuing. Learn more.

New! We offer patient safety resources for health educators.

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

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

JKF Blog

Sorrel shares an inspiring story about a special connection between Halloween and patient safety. Read the blog.

Connecting with Others - JKF Forum

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