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NPSF Statement on Ebola
October 18th, 2014
NPSF supports the prioritization of organizations around the world to improve their readiness and responsiveness in anticipation of and preparation for
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Ebola.
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Celebrating Safe Care: Canadian Patient Safety Institute Marks 10 Years
October 8th, 2014
NPSF joins in recognizing Canadian Patient Safety Week, October 27-31, 2014.
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NPSF Online Patient Safety Curriculum Accepted for Maintenance of CJCP® Certification
October 7th, 2014
Program accepted as continuing education for Certified Joint Commission Professionals
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NPSF Announces Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course
October 1st, 2014
The Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course is being offered in a webinar format on October 23, 2014, from 10am to 5pm Eastern Time.
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Making Patient Safety Everyone’s Job
September 10th, 2014
Read about a dozen members of the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety (ASPPS), all at one health system, who recently achieved
certification in patient safety.
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