CVAUSA Center for Cardiovascular Quality and Safety - Patient Safety Organization (PSO) supports providers in identifying, documenting, and learning from patient safety events to improve care quality and safety. If you experienced or observed a patient safety incident, near miss, or unsafe condition, please submit a report using the incident reporting form.
The mission of CCCQS is to cultivate a healthcare environment committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of patient safety. We strive to empower healthcare providers with the tools, data, resources, and evidence-based practices needed to prevent harm, reduce medical errors, and enhance care quality. By fostering open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning, we aim to build a culture of trust and accountability that prioritizes the well-being of every patient.
Examples of reportable events may include:
CVAUSA is proud to present its inaugural Luminaries in Cardiology Award to Dr. Richard Allen Williams. This Luminaries award recognizes pioneer cardiologists who have made unique and substantial lifetime contributions to the development, advancement, and delivery of cardiovascular services. They are considered luminaries because they lead, inspire, influence, and enlighten others through their prominence, brilliance, and visionary efforts. Their lives, sacrifices and achievements serve as an enduring torch, a shining light, thus guiding and opening the path to others.
Dr. Richard Allen Williams is a pioneering cardiologist, founder of the Association of Black Cardiologists, founder and president of the Minority Health Institute, and the 117th president of the National Medical Association. A cum laude graduate of Harvard University and M.D. graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Williams has devoted his career to advancing cardiology, improving health equity, and mentoring future physician leaders.