Joint Commission, National Quality Forum Now Accepting Applicants for the 2009 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards

February 19, 2009 by admin

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) are accepting applications for the 2009 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, which recognize individuals and health care organizations that are making significant contributions in improving the safety and quality of patient care.  Application forms for the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards are available at www.jointcommission.org and www.qualityforum.org. The deadline for submissions is April 20, 2009.
The awards honor the memory of Dr. Eisenberg, a nationally recognized leader in health care quality improvement who advocated for health care—based on a strong foundation of research—that meets the needs and perspectives of patients. Dr. Eisenberg, who died in 2002, spearheaded national efforts to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety as director of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
The John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards are presented each year, in up to four categories, including individual achievement and project-related achievements in research and innovation in patient safety and quality at both the national and local level. Beginning in 2009, however, nominations will be accepted in the Individual Achievement Category for both domestic and international nominees. In addition, a new category has been added for International Patient Safety and Quality related initiatives.

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