Patient Safety Act Part 1: Steps to Maximize Privilege Protections and Improve Patient Outcomes (On-Demand Webinar)

Date: 02/19/26

Closed captions are available.

Overview: This two-part webinar explores the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSA). Part 1 reviews key terms and definitions; emphasizes the importance of a hospital's patient safety evaluation system (PSES) in maximizing the broad privilege protections under the PSA and in improving outcomes; and identifies best practice steps in PSES policy development, including an example of a comprehensive policy. Speakers also provide important FAQs and answers regarding the use and disclosure of privileged patient safety work product (PSWP).

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand how PSA's key terms affect policy development as well as how courts are interpreting these terms
• Learn how to take steps to improve and expand the scope of privileged activities through best practice reviews of their policies
• Answer key operational questions on how PSWP can and cannot be used within a hospital/health system

Speaker Information:

Michael R. Callahan, Senior Consultant, Hardenbergh Group

Ellen Flynn, Senior Vice President, PSO Services -Preverity PSO, Preverity Patient Safety Organization

Credit Information

CLE: The maximum number of credits available for ON DEMAND is 2.0 for a 60-minute state and 2.4 for a 50-minute state. Please note that the availability of credits may vary from state to state.  This self-study course will be available for purchase for approximately one year after the recording date, but state rules on duration of eligibility for CLE-credits differ, so please check with your state before purchasing self-study offerings. 

CPE: CPE credits are not available for this on-demand webinar.

CCB: CCB credits are not available for this on-demand webinar.