Feds delist hospital safety group for failing to fix flaws
Published Date: 10/2/2026
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Summary
The Hospital Rep Safety Solutions Corp. lost its status as a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) because it didn’t fix some problems it was found to have. This change took effect on September 9, 2026, and means they can no longer offer the special patient safety protections they once did. Healthcare providers working with this PSO should find a new partner to keep their safety info protected.
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Hospital Rep PSO Delisted Sept 9, 2026
The Hospital Rep Safety Solutions Corp., PSO number P0264, was delisted and lost its Patient Safety Organization status effective at 12:00 Midnight ET (2400) on September 9, 2026. That means the organization can no longer provide the special patient safety protections and confidentiality associated with PSO-listed status, and healthcare providers working with this PSO should find a new PSO to keep their patient safety information protected.
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