​​​​​​Providing Leadership and Guidance on Patient Safety

In addition, the Council:

• Provides guidance on IHA’s patient safety activities.
  
• Assists IHA in developing positions on federal and state patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Advises the IHA Board of Directors, Indiana Patient Safety Center and staff on quality improvement and patient safety needs of IHA members and recommends programs to support those needs.
  
• Monitors the activities of organizations that impact quality improvement, such as the National Quality Forum, accrediting bodies and various state and federal regulatory agencies.
  

COMING SOON - 2020 COUNCIL MEETINGS:​​

MEMBER RESOURCES:

• Council Documents

STAFF LIASON:
Karin K​ennedy, Administrative Director of the Indiana Patient Safety Center
Annette Handy, Clinical Director of the Indiana Patient Safety Center

For more information about ho​w to get involved with the CQ&PS, email Karin Kennedy or call 317-423-7737.

Council members generally include CEOs, CMOs, CNEs, patient safety officers, quality professionals, infection control practitioners, and members of governing boards interested in safety. IHA would like to thank our council members and partners for their time, expertise, and commitment to improving patient safety.