Advancing Patient Safety Through Community Partnership
Connecting healthcare systems with trusted community support
SafePath Communities connects healthcare organizations with trusted community-based support to reduce preventable medication-related harm and falls among vulnerable populations.
By combining data-informed risk identification with Community Health Worker outreach, SafePath Communities helps translate patient safety insights into timely, real-world support that keeps individuals safer at home and in their communities.
The Patient Safety Challenge
Preventable Harm Remains a Major Public Health Challenge
Millions of Americans experience preventable medication complications and fall-related injuries each year. These events are among the most common causes of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and loss of independence for older adults and individuals managing multiple chronic conditions.
Healthcare systems often have the data needed to identify these risks, yet meaningful intervention frequently occurs only after harm has already happened. Many patients face barriers such as limited health literacy, complex medication regimens, and lack of support in the home or community.
SafePath Communities was created to help close this gap.
Our Solution
Turning Patient Safety Insights Into Community Action
SafePath Communities works at the intersection of healthcare systems and community-based support. Our model identifies individuals at heightened risk for medication-related harm or falls and connects them with trained Community Health Workers through trusted community organizations.
These workers provide personalized outreach, education, and support that helps patients better understand their medications, reduce fall risks, and navigate care safely.
By strengthening collaboration between healthcare organizations and community partners, SafePath Communities helps ensure that patient safety risks are addressed earlier and more effectively.
Our Partners
SafePath Communities works with organizations committed to improving patient safety and community health.
Partners include:
• Health plans and population health organizations
• Community-based organizations and social service providers
• Community Health Worker networks
• Public health institutions and academic researchers
Together, these partnerships enable coordinated solutions that reach patients where they live and receive care.
How SafePath Communities Works
Step 1
Identify Safety Risk
Healthcare data and established safety indicators are used to identify individuals at increased risk of medication-related complications or falls.
Step 2
Connect With Community Partners
SafePath Communities partners with trusted community-based organizations that employ trained Community Health Workers.
Step 3
Provide Patient-Centered Outreach
Community Health Workers engage individuals directly to provide education, support, and connection to community resources.
Step 4
Measure Outcomes and Improve Care
Programs track patient safety outcomes and continuously improve interventions to reduce preventable harm.
Impact
Advancing Safer Care for Vulnerable Populations
SafePath Communities is designed to support measurable improvements in patient safety and care coordination. By addressing medication risks and fall prevention through community-based outreach, the model aims to reduce avoidable emergency visits and hospitalizations while improving patient understanding of their care.
The organization is committed to rigorous evaluation and collaboration with academic and public health partners to ensure that community-informed solutions contribute to lasting improvements in patient safety.
Our Mission
SafePath Communities works to reduce preventable harm by connecting healthcare organizations with trusted community-based support that helps individuals navigate care safely.
We believe that advancing patient safety requires collaboration between healthcare systems and the communities they serve.
Partner With SafePath Communities
SafePath Communities welcomes collaboration with health plans, community organizations, public health leaders, and researchers who share a commitment to improving patient safety.
Together, we can strengthen the connection between healthcare systems and community-based support to reduce preventable harm and improve health outcomes.
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