The Kentucky Institute for Patient safety and Quality (KIPSQ) was established in 2008 after the passage of the Patient
Safety Act of 2005. KIPSQ is a federally certified patient safety organization (PSO) through the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality.

Our goal is for every provider in Kentucky to join KIPSQ in order to preserve the privilege of conducting self-improvement
and network with other facilities to improve the quality of health care. Kentucky is one of two states with no Peer Review
protections — KIPSQ provides a legally protected environment for healthcare facilities and providers to candidly discuss
why adverse events occur and how they can be prevented.

One of the first PSOs in the nation, KIPSQ is leading patient safety efforts in Kentucky through analysis, dissemination
and archiving of patient safety information. KIPSQ offers access to the emerging best practices of hundreds of hospitals
in the USA.

Complimentary membership is available to Kentucky Hospital Insurance Company (KHIC) members. All other memberships are available for a fee. Contact Sharon Perkins for additional information.

Vision

The vision of the Kentucky Institute for Patient Safety and Quality is for people who use the health care system to
receive better and safer care with improved outcomes, thereby resulting in healthier individuals and communities.

Mission

The Kentucky Institute for Patient safety and Quality is dedicated to quality and patient safety activities to improve the
way health care is delivered. This will be accomplished through the conduction of activities which include the collection
and analysis of data to identify problem areas and opportunities for process improvement: the development and
dissemination of best practices and reliable information to improve safety and quality; and to foster a culture of safety and
a learning environment for persons engaged in the delivery of health care services.