Driving high reliability through collaboration: The role of patient safety organizations

As we celebrate National Healthcare Quality Week 2025, WSHA proudly recognizes the hospitals and health systems already engaged in our component Patient Safety Organization, the Northwest Patient Safety and Quality Organization (NWSQ PSO). The NWSQ PSO engages leaders who have committed to advancing safety through shared learning, transparency, and high reliability. Their participation reflects a proactive stance in building safer, more resilient care environments.

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, achieving high reliability demands more than internal vigilance, it requires strategic collaboration across institutions. PSOs provide a protected framework for hospitals to share safety data, analyze trends and learn from one another without fear of legal exposure.

This collective intelligence accelerates improvement and fosters a culture where safety is both a priority and shared responsibility.

We invite hospitals and health systems to join our growing NWSQ PSO community. By participating, you gain access to peer benchmarking, expert-led analysis and actionable insights that strengthen your safety infrastructure and support your journey toward high reliability.

Whether you’re refining your safety culture, addressing workforce well-being, or enhancing event reporting, the PSO offers a trusted space to learn, grow and lead. (Tina Seery)