Patient Safety Organization Protections:
The Foundation for Health Care Quality is a federally listed Patient Safety Organization following approval from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality on November 25, 2024. As a PSO, certain information submitted to FHCQ, including participation in CRP Certification or Screening, has federal confidentiality and privilege protections. Protected information is not subject to federal, state, or local subpoena or discovery; may not be admitted as evidence in a criminal, civil, administrative, or disciplinary proceedings; and is not subject to the federal Freedom of Information Act or similar state and local laws. Federal confidentiality and privilege protections apply in all U.S. states and territories, and across state lines.
Learn more about PSOs here.