Overview: The TCPS carries out its activities under the direction of an
advisory council comprised of representatives of 13 partner
organizations including representatives from hospitals, health
systems and partner healthcare organizations committed to
improving healthcare quality and patient safety.
AIM: Advance the adoption of proven strategies to improve the
reliability, safety and quality care received by patients in
Tennessee Hospitals.
Objectives: Accelerate adoption of evidence-based strategies that improve the
reliability, safety and quality of care received by patients
Focus on projects designed to measurably improve care and
proactively position hospitals for pay for performance models
Provide training for hospital leaders to advance their organizations’
culture of safety
Provide visibility to hospital’s commitment to quality and patient
safety
Collect and analyze patient safety data and provide feedback to
providers, where practical and appropriate, to encourage a culture
of safety and minimize patient risk