Surgical Safety Group Bows Out of Federal Program
Published Date: 6/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative chose to step down as a Patient Safety Organization (PSO), and Proximie PSO got delisted because they didn’t fix some problems. This means both groups won’t have PSO status anymore, which could affect how they handle patient safety info. These changes are official now, so anyone working with these PSOs should take note!
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Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative Delisted
The Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (PSO number P0143) voluntarily relinquished its Patient Safety Organization (PSO) status and has been delisted. This means the Collaborative no longer has PSO status, which could affect how it handles patient safety information. Anyone working with this PSO should take note of the delisting.
Proximie PSO Delisted for Deficiency
Proximie PSO (PSO number P0244) was delisted because it failed to correct a deficiency. The delisting means Proximie PSO no longer has PSO status, which could affect how it handles patient safety information. Anyone working with this PSO should take note of the delisting.
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