Patient Safety Links

The adverse health event information available on this website is only one source of information on patient safety and health care quality. Visit these sites to learn more about what is happening in Minnesota and nationally to improve patient safety.

Patient safety reports

Serious Reportable Events in Healthcare 2011 Update: A Consensus Report (National Quality Forum (NFQ)

To Err is Human: Building A Safer Health System (Institute of Medicine)

Information and resources for patients/families

Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)
The Facility Guidelines Institute has taken on publication of the Design Guide for the Built Environment of Behavioral Health Facilities by Jim Hunt and Dave Sine, previously hosted by the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems. The Design Guide is the most current prepared by the authors; FGI plans to issue an edited and revised edition later in 2015.

Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety
A variety of patient safety resources for patients and family members.

University of MN: Taking Charge of Your Health
Information on how to choose a provider, how to ensure a healthy hospitalization, and how to communicate effectively with your caregivers. Also includes information about complementary therapies and developing a healthy lifestyle.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement
A list of resources for patients and family members, including links to organizations that provide education about patient safety and/or assist victims of medical errors.

Sources of quality and safety data

The Leapfrog Group
Provides hospital safety and quality ratings based on multiple factors.

Minnesota Community Measurement
Shows you how your clinic or provider group compares to others in areas of care such as breast or cervical cancer screening, diabetes care, high blood pressure, and asthma treatment.