IHI Patient Safety Congress

May 15–17, 2019

Houston, TX

The IHI Patient Safety Congress is the must-attend event for those who shape safer care for patients.

Patient Safety

Our goal: To advance a total systems approach to safety around the world. Together with like-minded health care leaders, organizations, practitioners, and patients, IHI drives innovative thinking and bold leaps forward that none of us could achieve on our own. More >>

In the Spotlight

Reducing Inappropriate Medication Use by Implementing Deprescribing Guidelines
A set of deprescribing guidelines developed by a group in Ottawa, Canada, has proven especially effective with those in long-term care settings.

Preventing Harm in Outpatient Care
Much of the harm that occurs in outpatient settings is preventable. In a blog post, IHI Chief Clinical and Safety Officer Dr. Tejal Gandhi discusses how we might tackle these issues and why it’s important to understand the many ways in which outpatient care differs from hospital care.

Preventing Harm: Nurse-Led Efforts to Improve Safety
This two-part series in American Nursing Today looks at key ways that nurses contribute to improved patient safety. IHI Vice President Patricia McGaffigan is quoted.

How to Conquer Fears of Failure (Modes and Effects Analysis)
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a useful tool for predicting what might go wrong before an adverse event occurs. IHI Vice President Frank Federico provides tips for avoiding common pitfalls to get the most out of FMEA.

Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) Review Course
April 9-10, 2019 in Calí, Colombia (in-person course) | April 25, 2019 (live webinar) | May 15, 2019 in Houston, TX, USA (in-person course)

The Certified Professional in Patient Safety credential (CPPS) establishes core standards for the field and sets an expected proficiency level for those seeking to become professionally certified in patient safety.
2019 IHI Summit on Improving Patient Care
April 11–13, 2019 | San Francisco, CA

Join us at the IHI Summit on Improving Patient Care on April 11–13, 2019, in San Francisco, CA to learn how to design care for the whole person. Return to your home organization with quality improvement tools, best practices, and resources you can put to use immediately.
2019 IHI Patient Safety Congress
May 15–17, 2019 | Houston, TX

The IHI Patient Safety Congress, taking place from May 15–17, 2019, in Houston, TX, brings together people who are passionate about ensuring safe care equitably for all across the globe. This annual meeting is the must-attend event for those who continue to shape smarter, safer care for patients wherever it’s provided – from the hospital to outpatient settings to the home.