[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 42 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E376]
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     PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK AND THE NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY 
                               FOUNDATION

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                          HON. ANN KIRKPATRICK

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2014

  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, this week is Patient Safety Awareness 
Week, and today I'd like to recognize the National Patient Safety 
Foundation and the Organizations in my district that work to promote 
and improve patient safety.
  In Arizona's District One, we have several facilities that are 
committed to patient safety, including Oro Valley Hospital, Flagstaff 
Medical Center, and Ventana Medical Systems.
  Oro Valley Hospital has been nationally recognized for its efforts, 
which include daily safety huddles and employee empowerment. At 
Flagstaff Medical Center, their patient safety program also encourages 
employee collaboration.
  My district is home to Ventana Medical Systems, a world leader in 
developing solutions for tissue-based diagnoses. Ventana has a new 
advisory board that brings together experts to review patient safety.
  I applaud the National Patient Safety Foundation and the hospitals 
and companies in my district and nationwide who are leading the way to 
keep patient safety as a top priority.

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