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Quality & Practice Resources / Healthcare Safety

Healthcare Safety

Patient safety is critical in the care and practice of orthopaedics. The AAOS seeks to improve clinical decision-making and clinician-patient discussions perioperatively by providing education, resources, and through advocacy efforts. The AAOS serves its membership and the public by monitoring healthcare safety issues and programs as they relate to orthopaedic surgery, care, and practice.

AAOS Device Recall Dashboard Now Live

Provides timely recall information to help deliver quality patient care and protect the well-being of patients.

AAOS Toolkits

A collection of information, resources, and tools that guide AAOS members in making informed practice decisions.

Clinician Checklists

AAOS develops checklists in an effort to improve clinician decision-making and clinician-patient discussion.

Patient Safety Resources for Clinicians

AAOS interacts with governmental and private organizations to develop programs and materials that increase safe practices.

If you have any questions, please contact patientsafety@aaos.org.