The patient safety webinar series will start on June 20 with a webinar featuring CMS Administrator Donald Berwick, MD, and Joseph McCannon, senior advisor at the CMS. The introductory session will provide an overview of the initiative and set the context for the eight-part series. Other upcoming webinar topics include care transitions, adverse drug events and surgical site infections.
The webinar series will be available, free of charge, for audio streaming. Space is limited, and advance registration is recommended to ensure real-time participation. All webinars will be recorded, archived and made available on NQF’s website after each event.
Read the news release about the Partnership for Patients-National Priorities Partnership Patient Safety Webinar Series.
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