The institute’s founding members include Texas Christian University, JPS Health Network and Cook Children’s Medical Center, all based in Forth Worth. Other organizations that participate in academic research, higher education or care delivery can become full members also.
Scientists and physicians from the founding members and University of Texas at Arlington are on the institute’s inaugural roster of fellows.
The Institute for Patient Safety’s work will focus on three main areas:
- Ambulatory care settings
- Geriatrics care
- Precision medicine
The institute is funded in part by the Texas Legislature, which provided $4 million. Some of that money will fund small-scale testing of new patient safety concepts through annual seed grants worth up to $25,000 each. Additionally, the institute will award larger grants — up to $100,000 each — for studies that could have an immediate effect on the industry.
“The goal is that the institute will impact the lives of every patient in Texas by creating a universal culture of safety throughout our state,” said state Sen. Jane Nelson.
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