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Master's Programs in Patient Safety and Health Care Quality Worldwide.
Ara Tekian1, Alexander F Infante2, Annette L Valenta1
1From the Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine.
Journal of Patient Safety
|August 3, 2020
Summary
Patient safety master
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Education
Background:
- The Institute of Medicine's "To Err Is Human" report highlighted the need for improved patient safety.
- Assessing progress in patient safety education is crucial 20 years after the landmark report.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and assess existing master's-level degree programs in patient safety worldwide.
- To identify trends, disagreements, and characteristics of these educational programs.
Main Methods:
- Conducted web-based searches for "masters," "education," "patient safety," and "healthcare quality."
- Contacted program representatives for data not available online.
Main Results:
- Identified 25 master's programs globally, with 17 in North America.
- Programs are primarily part-time, often online, and require various forms of scholarship.
Conclusions:
- Significant variation exists in program structure, duration, and core competencies.
- There is a need for standardized program development to ensure consistent quality in patient safety education.
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