Laerdal Medical is partnering with the American Hospital Association’s Patient Safety Initiative to support efforts to strengthen quality and patient safety in US hospitals.
“All hospitals and health systems strive to deliver safe, high-quality care to every patient they serve,” said AHA Chief Physician Executive Chris DeRienzo, MD. “We are proud of the progress hospitals have made but recognize there is always more work to be done to improve patient outcomes, advance equity of care and enrich the patient experience.”
The partnership aligns closely with Laerdal’s commitment to improving patient outcomes and complements the company’s longstanding partnership with the National League for Nursing (NLN) in the professional education segment. Together with the AHA, Laerdal will bring novel solutions and evidence-based practices to hospitals, with a particular focus on innovation, including in-situ simulation programs and quality performance reviews through Laerdal’s Accelerate program.
Key elements of the partnership include Laerdal’s participation in the prestigious American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Award review committee, where the company will contribute to the selection of award recipients. Additionally, Laerdal’s Accelerate program will be integrated into site audits at finalist locations, offering hospitals a new tool to assess and improve team and quality performance.
Laerdal also will collaborate with the AHA on strategic planning sessions to explore new areas of collaboration and focus in healthcare, marketing initiatives, and the development of educational content tailored to AHA members.
“Laerdal Medical is honored to partner with the American Hospital Association, an organization that shares our deep commitment to improving patient outcomes and hospital quality. By combining our solutions and insights, with the AHA’s extensive network, we believe we together can make an impact on the quality of care delivered in hospitals across the nation,” said Alf-Christian Dybdahl, CEO of Laerdal Medical. “Together, we are taking a crucial step forward in our mission of helping save lives.”
The partnership will officially launch in 2025 with strategic planning sessions and a series of collaborative engagements at some of AHA’s signature events including the AHA Leadership Summit and Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference. This collaboration marks a new chapter in Laerdal’s ongoing efforts to support healthcare professionals and institutions in delivering the highest standard of care.
