The Oregon Patient Safety Commission (OPSC) is a semi-independent state agency that supports healthcare facilities and providers in improving patient safety by encouraging broad information sharing, ongoing education, and open conversations to cultivate a more trusted healthcare system. OPSC also encourages all users and representatives of Oregon’s healthcare system to work on shared goals that advance the mission—to reduce the risk of patient harm and encourage a culture of patient safety. OPSC fulfills its mission through two programs: ​

The Patient Safety Reporting Program collects and analyzes information from healthcare facilities about serious patient harm or near misses. It shares the broader lessons learned to support facilities in refining their best practices and preventing future harm.  

The Early Discussion and Resolution process helps connect patients (or a family member) who experience harm and their healthcare provider so that they can speak candidly about the harm that occurred, work toward reconciliation and contribute to safeguarding others from similar harm. ​

OPSC’s body of work is independent of any regulatory functions and seeks to advance, support and encourage patient safety in Oregon.

Address: 1201 SW 12th Avenue Suite 310, Portland, ​97205 

Phone: 503-928-6158

Fax: 503-224-9150​