Nancy Kielhofner New Executive Director at Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety

Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety Hires First Executive Director.
With the addition of Nancy Kielhofner, the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety  is also undergoing a restructure of its governance model by incorporating to become its own independent organization.Founded by the Minnesota Hospital Association , the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Medical Association, the partnership works to promote patient safety through supportive efforts among all participants of the health-care system.

Kielhofner brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to an organization that is stepping up its efforts to meet new challenges, said MHA President and Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Massa."Nancy's extensive work advancing patient safety at hospitals in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois will be invaluable as she leads MAPS to the next level," he said. "Her track record in implementing quality improvement strategies and processes, coupled with her absolute passion for patient safety, will serve Minnesota patients well."