Our Patient Safety Progress
In early 2001, 18-month-old Josie King was admitted to The Johns Hopkins Hospital for second-degree burns from a bathtub accident. The first few days were rough, but over time, Josie healed and began to act like her old self. Then, her condition deteriorated. She died at the hospital from what was ultimately identified as sepsis, a bloodstream infection that threatens the lives of patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
Leaders from across Johns Hopkins Medicine came together to build a culture that would better ensure the safety of our patients. In the years since those events, the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality has pioneered a culture of accountability and patient safety advances.
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No Room for Error
Fifteen years ago, a "moral moment" transformed patient safety at Johns Hopkins and around the world.
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Patient Safety Across Johns Hopkins
At every Johns Hopkins hospital, new programs are improving patient experience and reducing opportunities for error.
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15 Years of Patient Safety Milestones
Learn how Johns Hopkins has built a culture of accountability and advanced patient safety and quality.
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Perspectives on Patient Safety
Voices from across Johns Hopkins Medicine share memories of transformation and look to the future.
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Strengthening a Culture of Safety
Dean/CEO Paul Rothman (served from 2012-2022) shares why ensuring patient safety is the responsibility of every staff member.
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The Future of Patient Safety
Read about advancements still necessary in the patient safety movement from Peter Pronovost.
