PSQH author Susan Carr wrote, “In addition to providing members with liability coverage and claims management, CRICO has made reducing the risk of harm and improving patient safety a priority for the benefit of patients and providers of its member institutions and national clients.” She continued, “CRICO has become a leader in patient safety while continuing to serve its members’ needs by fostering a culture of safety, using data to identify risk and develop solutions, valuing professional relationships, and sharing its knowledge.”

The article not only reflects on CRICO’s early days, but also looks to the future. Carr wrote “Looking ahead from the perspective of this 40th anniversary, President & CEO Mark Reynolds sees CRICO’s strengths and resources as a good match for future challenges.”

Citation for the Full-text Article

Carr S. CRICO Celebrates 40 Years in Patient Safety [PDF]. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. December 9, 2016.

Related Article

Cooper JB. Letter to the editor: CRICO’s patient safety leadership: A missing piece. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. February 27, 2017

Hoffman J. Milepost 40. Strategies for Patient Safety. CRICO. April 28, 2016.

Latest News from CRICO

Get all your medmal and patient safety news here.

    Q&A: Three Experts on the SafeCare Study and Its Implications for Future Patient Safety Action

    News
    CRICO Grants
    A new CRICO-funded study underscores the persistence of medical harm based on a review of patient records in 11 Massachusetts hospitals. With the SafeCare Study, researchers revisit the foundational Harvard Medical Practice Study I and II that used health records to identify adverse events in hospital care more than 30 years ago.

    The Safety of Inpatient Health Care

    News
    CRICO Grants
    Funded by CRICO, ​​​"The Safety of Inpatient Health Care" study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on January 12, 2023, is an important follow up to the landmark Harvard Medical Practice Study, published in 1991.

    Hazards Tied to Medical Records Rush

    News
    CRICO's national CBS data cited as source in Boston Globe feature article about adverse events involving EHRs
X
Cookies help us improve your website experience.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Confirm