Patient Safety Organization (PSO)

A Patient Safety Organization (PSO) is a group that aims to improve healthcare safety by collecting, analyzing, and sharing information about medical errors and safety issues. Healthcare providers can confidentially report incidents to a PSO without fear of legal repercussions. This allows for a better understanding of safety risks and supports the development of strategies to prevent future errors. Ultimately, PSOs help create safer healthcare environments to protect patients and improve the quality of care they receive. They play a crucial role in enhancing overall patient safety in hospitals and other medical settings.