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SB 587

Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Corderman and 7 co-sponsors

Maryland bill establishing dedicated Patient Safety Center Fund to support medical error reduction and healthcare quality improvement initiatives statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 587

Legislative bill overview

SB 587 establishes a Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund to support initiatives aimed at improving patient safety, reducing medical errors, and enhancing healthcare quality across the state. The bill allocates dedicated state funding to create or support a center focused on patient safety research, education, and implementation of safety protocols.

Why is this important

Medical errors remain a significant cause of preventable harm and death in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This fund would provide resources for systematic approaches to identifying safety gaps, training healthcare providers, and implementing evidence-based practices that protect patients and potentially reduce costly adverse events and litigation.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and budget impact: Questions about whether new revenue is needed or if funds are redirected from existing healthcare budgets, and whether the amount allocated is sufficient
  • Implementation structure: Debate over whether the center should be independent, housed within existing state agencies, or partnered with universities, and how this affects governance and effectiveness
  • Scope and priorities: Disagreement about which patient safety issues should be prioritized (hospital-acquired infections, surgical errors, medication safety, etc.) and whether all healthcare settings are covered equally

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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