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Patient Safety Information for Health Care Professionals

In 2005, the State Commission on Patient Safety sent their final report to Governor Granholm. In the spirit of the recommendations made in that report, this website was developed to educate and assist the general public and health professionals in Michigan about this important topic. To review the report in its entirety, select the following link:

CALL TO ACTION - A Plan to Improve Patient Safety in Michigan's Health Care System


		Patient Safety and You

		Click here for: information about how providers can assure patient safety in their practices


		Electronic Medical Records

		Click here for: information about what they are and how they improve patient safety


		Improving Patient Literacy

		Click here for: information about how to improve communication with your patients


		Reporting Errors

		Click here for: information you need to know about reporting errors


		Success Stories

		Click here for: an opportunity to share your patient safety initiatives here


		Links and Educational Resources

		Click here for: patient safety links and educational resources


		Patient Safety Legislation

		Click here for: Michigan and national laws


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