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A detailed guide to the Patient Safety Structural Measure framework

Your roadmap to proactive safety excellence: navigating the PSSM framework for compliance, leadership, and improved patient outcomes.
  • Healthcare
  • Patient safety
  • 40 minute read
  • US

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Navigate the future of patient safety with confidence

The Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) framework is a game-changer for healthcare organizations. Introduced by CMS, this framework emphasizes proactive safety measures and the foundational structures that prevent harm, shifting the focus from outcomes to prevention. For hospitals, understanding and implementing the PSSM is crucial—not just for compliance, but for fostering a culture of safety, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining trust with stakeholders.

This guide unpacks the complexities of the PSSM framework, offering you a step-by-step understanding of its domains, requirements, and implementation strategies. Whether you're a Director of Quality, involved in patient safety, or a hospital leader, this resource will arm you with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in this new regulatory landscape.

Why the PSSM matters

With data submission mandated by 2025 and public reporting beginning in 2026, preparation for the PSSM requirements is a pressing organizational need. This guide will help you decode the framework, understand its implications, and implement sustainable strategies to align with its standards.

PSSM Guide key takeaways - what you'll learn:

By downloading this guide, you’ll gain access to essential insights that will equip your organization with the knowledge and tools it needs to ensure compliance and enhance patient safety culture in line with the PSSM.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the PSSM framework
    Learn the rationale behind the Patient Safety Structural Measure and its significance in transforming healthcare safety structures.
  • Insights into the five critical domains
    Explore the key focus areas, from leadership accountability and strategic planning to fostering a culture of safety and transparency.
  • Actionable steps for compliance
    Discover practical guidance on meeting PSSM requirements, avoiding penalties, and achieving long-term success in safety initiatives.
  • Role of leadership in safety outcomes
    Understand how leadership commitment drives safety culture, equity, and excellence across organizations.
  • Strategies for integrating patient and family engagement
    Explore ways to meaningfully involve patients and families as co-producers of care for better outcomes.

Take action today

The shift toward proactive safety management is already here—don’t get left behind. Equip your organization to meet the rising demands of patient safety excellence with practical strategies and actionable insights from this essential guide.