Sites in this section may include some information related to patient safety, but are primarily focused on quality of care.

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

Centers for Medicare--Medicaid Services (CMS)

7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21244-1850
Phone: 410-786-3000
Agency site: cms.hhs.gov
Patient Safety: cms.hhs.gov/quality

Description: This site gives an overview of national and local initiatives (many within specific healthcare fields). Focus is on quality of care generally, though not necessarily patient safety specifically.

National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC)

1200 G Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-638-7151
Email: info@nchc.org
Agency site: www.nchc.org

Description: This is the web-site for a coalition of healthcare provider, consumer, and corporate organizations working to improve quality of healthcare. There is very little focus specifically on patient safety.

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