Federally-Listed PSOs

Below is a list of PSOs that are currently listed by AHRQ. A health care provider can only obtain the confidentiality and privilege protections of the Patient Safety Act by working with a Federally-listed PSO.

Use the categories on the left to filter the list of PSOs or search a PSO name.

Note: AHRQ updates the PSO information contained within the directories weekly, as needed; changes are made when there are newly listed PSOs and/or when existing information requires revision. Changes that would otherwise be effective on a weekend day or holiday will be effective on the next business day. Information contained in the directories is based on attestations that the PSOs provide. To update PSO contact information, please use the Change of Listing Information form; to update profile information, please go to the PSO PPC Web site.

There are 85 total PSOs listed by AHRQ.

American Medical Foundation Patient Safety Organization
PSO Number: P0141
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • The American Medical Foundation for Peer Review and Education
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: March 13, 2013 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 237 S. 18th Street Suite 11C, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
PSO Phone Number: (215) 545-6363
Fax: (215) 545-2163
Web Site: http://www.medicalfoundation.org/patient-safety-organization-3/
Point of Contact: Evelyn Baram-Clothier Ph.G, J.D.
Point of Contact Phone: (215) 545-6363
Point of Contact Email: ebc@medicalfoundation.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 03/13/2017 and 03/12/2019
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Cassatt Patient Safety Organization
PSO Number: P0136
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Cassatt RRG Holding Company
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: October 24, 2012 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 1200 Atwater Drive, Suite 180, MALVERN, Pennsylvania 19355
PSO Phone Number: 610-296-2558
Fax: 610-296-3743
Web Site: https://cassattgroup.com/services/patient-safety-organization/
Point of Contact: Maureen P. Barnes
Point of Contact Phone: 484-321-5593
Point of Contact Email: mbarnes@cassattrrg.com (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 10/24/2018 and 10/23/2020
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Child Health Patient Safety Organization, Inc.
PSO Number: P0119
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • National Association of Children's Hospitals (N.A.C.H.)
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: October 12, 2011 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 16011 College Blvd, Suite 250, Lenexa, Kansas 66219
PSO Phone Number: (913) 981-4118
Fax: (913) 766-7817
Web Site: https://www.childrenshospitals.org/Programs-and-Services/Quality-Improvement-and-Measurement/Child-Health-Patient-Safety-Organization
Point of Contact: Barbara Weis
Point of Contact Phone: (913) 981-4117
Point of Contact Email: barbara.weis@childrenshospitals.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 10/12/2017 and 10/11/2019
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Clarity PSO
PSO Number: P0015
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Clarity Group, Inc.
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: November 19, 2008 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 8725 W Higgins Road, Suite 810, Chicago, Illinois 60631
PSO Phone Number: (773) 867-8066
Fax: (773) 864-8281
Web Site: http://www.claritypso.com
Point of Contact: Thomas F. Piotrowski
Point of Contact Phone: (773) 867-8066
Point of Contact Email: tpiotrowski@claritypso.com (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 11/19/2018 and 11/18/2020
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
ECRI Institute PSO
PSO Number: P0008
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • ECRI Institute
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: November 5, 2008 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462
PSO Phone Number: (866) 247-3004
Fax: (610) 567-1299
Web Site: https://ecri.org/components/PSOPlus/pages/default.aspx
Point of Contact: William M. Marella
Point of Contact Phone: (610) 825-6000, ext. 5173
Point of Contact Email: WMarella@ECRI.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 11/05/2018 and 11/04/2020
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
PSO Number: P0009
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: November 5, 2008 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 200 Lakeside Drive, Suite 200, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044
PSO Phone Number: (215) 947-7797
Fax: (215) 914-1492
Web Site: http://www.ismp.org
Point of Contact: Ann D. Shastay RN, MSN, AOCN
Point of Contact Phone: (215) 947-7797
Point of Contact Email: ashastay@ismp.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 11/05/2018 and 11/04/2020
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
LifePoint PSO, LLC
PSO Number: P0180
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • LifePoint Hospitals Holdings, LLC
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: August 16, 2016 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 330 Seven Springs Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
PSO Phone Number: (615) 920-7869
Fax: (615) 920-8715
Point of Contact: Barbara Olson RN
Point of Contact Phone: (615) 920-7522
Point of Contact Email: Barbara.Olson@LPNT.net (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 08/16/2017 and 08/15/2019
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Organization
PSO Number: P0024
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Maryland Patient Safety Center, Inc.
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: December 10, 2008 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 6820 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, Maryland 21075-6234
PSO Phone Number: (410) 540-9210
Fax: (410) 540-9139
Web Site: http://www.marylandpatientsafety.org
Point of Contact: Bonnie DiPietro
Point of Contact Phone: (410) 540-5095
Point of Contact Email: bdipietro@mapso.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 12/10/2016 and 12/09/2018
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Quality Alliance Patient Safety Organization
PSO Number: P0163
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Memorial Health System
  • Midwest Healthcare Quality Alliance
  • Southern Illinois University HealthCare
  • Springfield Clinic, LLP
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: October 16, 2014 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 228 W. Miller St. Rm 410 , Springfield, Illinois 62702
PSO Phone Number: (217) 588-2884
Web Site: http://www.qapso.org
Point of Contact: Carol Hafley
Point of Contact Phone: (217) 588-2884
Point of Contact Email: hafley.carol@mhsil.com (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 10/16/2018 and 10/15/2020
Disclosures & Finding: The Department of Health and Human Services determined no action was required regarding the PSO's relationships with the following contracting provider(s):
  • Memorial Health System (MHS)
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Quality Circle for Healthcare, Inc.
PSO Number: P0039
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corp., Inc
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: January 7, 2009 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 900 Hope Way, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
PSO Phone Number: (407) 357-2100
Point of Contact: Tani Corey
Point of Contact Phone: (407) 357-2276
Point of Contact Email: tani.corey@ahss.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 01/07/2019 and 01/06/2021
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization, LLC
PSO Number: P0106
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Society for Vascular Surgery
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: February 16, 2011 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 633 North Saint Clair Street, 22nd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60611
PSO Phone Number: (800) 258-7188
Fax: (312) 334-2320
Web Site: http://www.vascularqualityinitiative.org
Point of Contact: James K. Wadzinski
Point of Contact Phone: (312) 334-2311
Point of Contact Email: jwadzinski@vascularsociety.org (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 02/16/2017 and 02/15/2019
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Virginia PSO
PSO Number: P0151
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association
  • Virginia Hospital Research and Education Foundation
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: September 11, 2013 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 204, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
PSO Phone Number: (804) 965-5738
Web Site: http://www.vhha.com/PSO.html
Point of Contact: Joan D. Williamson
Point of Contact Phone: (804) 965-1226
Point of Contact Email: jwilliamson@vhha.com (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 09/11/2019 and 09/10/2021
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No
Vizient™ PSO
PSO Number: P0007
Component of Parent Org(s):
  • Vizient Inc
  • Vizient™ Data Services, LLC
Effective Date and Time of Initial Listing: November 5, 2008 12:01 AM ET
Street Address: 155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, Illinois 60606
PSO Phone Number: (312) 775-4100
Fax: (312) 775-4580
Web Site: https://www.vizientinc.com/Our-solutions/Clinical-Solutions/Patient-Safety-Organization
Point of Contact: Ellen M. Flynn RN, MBA, JD
Point of Contact Phone: (312) 775-4292
Point of Contact Email: Ellen.Flynn@vizientinc.com (link is external)
Next biennial attestation for Two Contracts due between 11/05/2018 and 11/04/2020
Disclosures & Finding: None
Subject to FDA-Regulated Reporting Entity Guidance: No