In this document of HSM 541 Week 6 Discussion Question 1 Errors Safety you will find the next information:

Since the IOM published To Err Is Human, a groundbreaking report that boldly pointed out the problem of medical errors, concerns regarding patient safety and the need to reduce errors have come to the forefront of the U.S. healthcare system.

What initiatives have accreditation organizations and other external agencies undertaken to address these issues? What strategies have been used by healthcare institutions to reduce medical errors? Do you think these efforts have been effective?