Dr. McDonald is the RLDatix’s chief patient safety and risk officer, bringing over 30 years of experience to the role. He has dedicated his career to improving patient safety, working with hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to implement a comprehensive, principled and systematic approach to the prevention and response to harm in healthcare. He also worked with the federal government to develop the CANDOR Toolkit, providing hospitals and health systems a roadmap for responding when a patient is harmed. Before joining RLDatix, he served as president for Chicago-based MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety from 2016-20.
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Becker's Recognition
Tim McDonald, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Patient Safety Experts to Know
These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.
