The Missouri Center for Patient Safety (MOCPS) is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to fostering change throughout Missouri’s health care delivery systems and across the continuum of care. It was established by The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA), the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA) and Primaris in response to recommendations from the Governor’s Commission for Patient Safety. The Center’s vision is “a health care environment safe for all patients, in all processes, all the time”. The Center’s mission is “to be a leader in providing solutions and resources to improve patient safety and the quality of health care delivery by conducting activities in collaboration with health care providers, physicians, purchasers, consumers and government”.
