Establishes the National Patient Safety Board to prevent and reduce patient safety events.
The National Patient Safety Board Act of 2026 establishes the National Patient Safety Board within the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Board aims to prevent and reduce patient safety events by supporting federal departments and agencies in monitoring and anticipating such events. The Board is composed of five members appointed by the President, with specific qualifications and terms. The Board has several divisions, including the Patient Safety Research and Development Division, which identifies and recommends patient safety measures and solutions.
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