This section includes nursing organizations, or patient safety information specific to nursing.

* Denotes a web site that is recommended either due to its extensive patient safety information, or specific tools or resources that may be useful.

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)

222 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-4001
Phone: 847-692-7050
Fax: 847-692-6968
Email: info@aana.com
Agency site: www.aana.com

Description: This patient safety site focuses on general nurse anesthetist information, and includes articles related to patient communication, conscious sedation, and standards for anesthesia safety.

American Nurses Association (ANA)

600 Maryland Avenue, SW
Suite 100 West
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-651-7000
Fax: 202-651-7001
Toll-free: 1-800-274-4ANA (4262)
Email: No general address, but many email addresses offered, depending on area of interest.
Agency site: www.ana.org
Patient Safety: www.ana.org/quality

Safety and Quality

Description: Includes information specific to nursing on research, education, legislation and links to other safety sites.
Occupational Safety: nursingworld.org/osh/index.htm

Workplace Issues: Occupational Safety and Health

Description: This site focuses specifically on occupational health, including articles on needles sticks and links to OSHA and similar organizations.

American Organization of Nurse Executives

This organization is a subsidiary of AHA.

Executive Office Phone: 202-626-2240
Fax: 202-638-5499

Operations Office Phone: 312-422-2800
Fax: 312-422-4503
Email: aone@aha.org
Agency site: www.aone.org

Description: This site contains some general announcements and statements related to patient safety, as well as information on the Patient Safety Fellowship program.

This information is provided by way of the National Patient Safety Foundation.