Michigan State Commission on Patient Safety

Vision

Vision: Everyone in Michigan—whether providing, receiving or paying for health care—is focused on the prevention of patient harm, relentlessly questioning how we can do things better and safer.

In September 2004, the Governor designated the Michigan Health and Safety Coalition to act as the State Commission on Patient Safety. The MH&SC is honored to have served in this capacity.

In November 2005, the Commission issued its final report. In preparing the report, the Commission took public testimony and held two public meetings to present progress reports and solicit additional input. On this site you will find detailed information about the Commission’s process and additional materials for the media.

The Michigan Department of Community Health will accept public comment on the Commission’s final report until December 29, 2005. Submit written comments to:

State Commission on Patient Safety Report
Michigan Department of Community Health
201 Townsend St, Suite 7-049
Lansing, MI 48913

Although the MH&SC has completed its formal work as the Commission, we look forward to capitalizing on our network of relationships to improve the safety of health care for all who seek care in Michigan.

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm invited the Michigan Health and Safety Coalition (MH&SC) to accept the role of the State Commission on Patient Safety. The commission was created by PA 119-04, which was enacted earlier this year. MH&SC is honored to be selected to serve the State of Michigan in this capacity and accepted the invitation at its meeting of September 8, 2004. The commission will conduct public hearings and write a report containing recommendations for improvements in medical practice and a system for reducing errors, both in health facilities and in private practice. The Commission held three public hearings to seek input from the public, health professions organizations, health providers and organizations that are interested in patient safety. Participants were invited to submit written or verbal testimony.

Press releases and other information related to the State Commission on Patient Safety are provided below.

Governor Makes Designation to State Commission on Patient Safety (HTML press release)
State Commission on Patient Safety Will Hold Public Hearing in Lansing Nov. 15 (PDF)
State Commission on Patient Safety Will Hold Public Hearing in Southfield Nov. 17 (PDF)
State Commission on Patient Safety Will Hold Public Hearing in Traverse City Nov. 30 (PDF)
Got an idea for safer health care? We want to hear it. (PDF)
State Commission on Patient Safety – Request for Testimony Expert Letter (PDF)
State Commission on Patient Safety – Request for Testimony Professional Association Letter (PDF)
Michigan Health and Safety Coalition Accepts Governor’s Request to Serve as Commission on Patient Safety (press release available to view as a PDF document)
Patient Safety Public Act 119-04 is available to view as a PDF document.
Identifying Opportunities to Improve Patient Safety in Michigan (PDF brochure)