DaVita Institute for Patient Safety

The DaVita Institute for Patient Safety is a federally listed Patient Safety Organization (PSO) dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of care for patients with kidney disease. Operating as a component of DaVita Inc., the Institute provides a secure and protected environment for healthcare providers to report, analyze, and share patient safety data and best practices. By aggregating data from across the DaVita network, the Institute identifies clinical trends and develops evidence-based protocols to prevent medical errors in the dialysis setting. Its mission is to foster a culture of continuous learning and safety innovation to reduce hospitalizations and improve long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. The organization is central to DaVita's clinical quality initiatives and operates under the legal framework of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act.