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March 11, 2010




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Crusade for Change - Annie's Story and a Mother's Mission
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Developing a Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Healthcare Quality and Safety in the Hospital Setting
CHICAGO, December 1, 2009 – Improving the quality and safety of healthcare in the United States is one of the most significant challenges facing the American healthcare system today. A critical step on the path towards safer, higher quality care is encouraging and facilitating patient and family engagement to improve healthcare experiences, care delivery, and outcomes.

Levine Joins CAPS Board of Directors
CHICAGO, November 25, 2009 – Consumers Advancing Patient Safety (CAPS) announced today the appointment of Alan Levine to their board of directors to help advance the organization’s vision, mission and goals.

November is National Family Caregivers Month
CHICAGO, October 14, 2009 – Consumers Advancing Patient Safety (CAPS), along with numerous national organizations, major corporations and community-based groups around the country, will celebrate National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) in November to thank, educate, support and empower family caregivers.



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