About Pulse Center for Patient Safety eDUCATION & ADVOCACY

Pulse programs are a combination of guidance from national patient safety organizations and solutions garnered from the stories shared by patients and families about what works for them. Participants in our interactive community presentations and workshops learn from each other’s experiences with the support of Pulse trained facilitators. In addition to raising awareness about preventing medical errors in community meetings, Pulse offers bedside advocacy support, and training of friends and family to be skilled patient advocates for their loved ones. Our Family Centered Patient Advocacy Training is also useful for starting a career as a professional patient advocate.

In keeping with our vision of a world in which the patient’s voice is heard and no one is harmed by their health care, we promote health care equity with our Healthcare Equality Project. We explore challenges faced by vulnerable populations in small group sessions and develop solutions by listening to participants’ stories and ideas. When it comes to Pulse’ work in the community our motto is: We Listen, We Learn, We Lead.

Whether it’s at the bedside, in the classroom, or at a workshop, participants in Pulse programs are encouraged to communicate and partner with their healthcare providers. Eighty-nine percent of attendees reported that they will change their behavior because of what they learned through Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy.

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Education & Advocacy

OUR MISSION
Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy (Pulse CPSEA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 community-based organization dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety through advocacy, education and support.

OUR VISION
Pulse CPSEA envisions a world in which the patient’s voice is heard and no one is harmed by healthcare.

OUR VALUES
In our work with patients, families and communities Pulse CPSEA values effective communication, respect, diversity, accountability, honesty, teamwork, compassion, and above all safety.

Since 1996 Pulse CPSEA has been educating the public about patient safety. Our advocacy training empowers the patient, and the family and friends of the patient, to partner with their health care providers, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes in a person’s medical care.

Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy
Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy

Pulse CPSEA

  • Provides support to patients and families who have experienced medical errors or adverse events
  • Assists in reducing misunderstandings between patients and healthcare providers
  • Educates the community about safe, quality healthcare practices so they may become knowledgeable, confident, and active participants in their health care experience
  • Provides a platform for effective communication and working partnerships whereby the community works with healthcare providers and institutions to proactively contribute to, and advocate for safe quality care

Advisors

  • Louis C. Bernardi, President, Group Planners Inc.
  • Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS, ScD (hon), DPS (hon) Institute for Safe Medication Practices
  • David Fielding, MPH, BCPA, Engage Caring Solutions
  • Robin E. Moulder, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ
    Patient Safety Program Manager, Division of Quality & Safety Memorial Sloan Kettering
  • Clemencia Solorzano, PharmD., Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Investigational Drug Services

Production Team

Ilene Corina, BCPA,
President
Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy
David Halperin,
Director, Communications
Emily Osswald, <BR>Administrative Support
Emily Osswald,
Administrative Support

Pulse CPSEA Representatives

  • Encourage advocacy, partnership and education in healthcare
  • Offer support, peer counseling and friendship
  • Encourage the use of real life stories in provider and community education
  • Do not use the names of facilities or healthcare providers publicly
  • Do not give legal or medical advice or referrals
  • Only give public statements to the press that adhere to our mission
  • Do not share information discussed at meetings with non-participants
  • Do not look for, or call potential clients unless asked to by immediate family or representative when appropriate

Pulse CPSEA History: Our roots began in 1996 at the South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeport, LI as a support group and part of the Social Action Committee.

CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AT PULSE

Would you like to help Pulse CPSEA as a volunteer? Where do you belong?
Take a look at some of our committees and activities below to see where your interests and skills best match.
Thanks for your interest in helping our mission!

PULSE COMMITTEES

Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy