Important Office that Most People Have Never Heard

An office at the VA that most people have never heard of. It’s VA’s National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS), and it has:

Contributed to an 82 percent decrease in deaths from suicide in VA inpatient mental health
Helped reduce major fall-related injuries by five per month since 2012
Fostered a strong culture of safety throughout the Veterans Health Administration
Created a five-step process for Ensuring Correct Surgery, including a timeout for safety before an invasive procedure or operation

“Passionate people completely dedicated to reducing and preventing harm to our Veterans.”