The Danish Society for Patient Safety is a non-profit organization working to ensure that patient safety is an aspect of all decisions made in Danish health care. Established in 2001 we have pioneered patient safety and health care quality, not only in Denmark but internationally as well. With partners, domestic and international, we have implemented a wide range of quality projects in hospitals and primary care, as well as legislative work. We provide advice to legislators and stakeholders, arrange study tours and conferences, suggest standards for safe operation, create consensus and initiate projects. How we work Our projects are improving the quality of care through the 'model for improvement'. We strive to develop and build a quality improvement and patient safety focused culture and build long-term sustainability and capability to support the improvements. Our main focus is to: -Gather, spread and develop knowledge and initiatives -Provide advice to legislators & stakeholders -Arrange study tours and conferences -Suggest standards for safe operation -Do campaigns and lobbyism -Create consensus -Initiate projects The board of the Society consists of representatives from a wide range of stakeholders in Danish health care: the health care professionals, patient and research organizations, the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, the hospital owners and Local Government Denmark. This composition offers a great possibility for all parties to work together for the common patient safety interest. For a closer look on the members of the board, see the menu on the right.
