ATW Health Solutions Selected to Lead AHRQ Diagnostic Coordinating Center, Bringing Decades of Innovative Patient Safety Leadership
[Chicago, Illinois] – ATW Health Solutions proudly announces its selection by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as the Diagnostic Safety Coordinating Center (DSCC) awardee. This esteemed work acknowledges ATW Health Solutions' years of experience, expertise, and dedication to enhancing safety and quality and improving health outcomes for all Americans.
The partnership with AHRQ signifies a significant step forward in ATW Health Solutions' mission to drive meaningful change and improve patient outcomes. As the Diagnostic Safety Coordinating Center (DSCC), ATW Health Solutions will facilitate stakeholder collaboration, disseminate best practices, and support innovative research initiatives to address diagnostic errors—a critical component of patient safety. This prestigious designation positions ATW Health Solutions at the forefront of efforts to enhance nationwide diagnostic safety in healthcare systems.
As the newly appointed DSCC, ATW Health Solutions will be pivotal in advancing diagnostic safety initiatives, leveraging its expertise in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and health equity. The partnership with AHRQ underscores ATW Health Solutions' commitment to driving meaningful change and improving patient outcomes across the healthcare continuum.
"Safety is our legacy work, and we are honored to serve as the Diagnostic Safety Coordinating Center for AHRQ," said Dr. Knitasha Washington, President & CEO at ATW Health Solutions. "This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in our mission to enhance diagnostic safety practices and promote excellence in patient care using research and evidence-based practice."
ATW Health Solutions is poised to leverage its multidisciplinary team led by Kellie Goodson and Dr. Tanya Lord, along with its experts who will provide leadership and guidance in this critical endeavor.
"We believe that by working closely with healthcare organizations, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers, we can drive meaningful improvements in diagnostic safety," added Dr. Washington. "Together with AHRQ, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery."
The driving force behind ATW Health Solutions' mission has been the personal experiences of its leadership team. In honor of Dr. Washington's father and countless others affected by diagnostic errors, ATW Health Solutions has become a leading consulting agency in the nation, continually striving to amplify diverse voices and communities' representation in developing evidence-driven healthcare improvement efforts and research.