The World Health Organization estimates that one in ten patients worldwide is harmed while receiving hospital care, making unsafe care one of the leading global causes of death and disability. Alarmingly, nearly half of these adverse events are preventable. This highlights an urgent need for strong nursing leadership in advancing patient safety. Empowered nurse leaders are essential in reducing harm, preventing clinical errors, and cultivating a culture of accountability, vigilance, and continuous improvement across healthcare systems.
This certified program is designed to equip nursing leaders with the advanced knowledge and competencies needed to lead transformative safety initiatives and implement proactive error-prevention strategies. Built on global best practices and evidence-based frameworks, this certification empowers participants to address the root causes of medical errors and strengthen system-wide resilience.
Through this program, participants will explore key domains including medication safety protocols, human factors engineering, clinical risk mitigation, and incident reporting systems. You will gain expertise in identifying systemic vulnerabilities, analyzing error trends, and applying practical, evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes. The curriculum integrates global patient safety models, WHO frameworks, and international case studies to deliver a truly comprehensive perspective.
Participants will also develop advanced skills in quality improvement methodologies, safety data analytics, and high-stakes communication—particularly vital during transitions of care and critical incidents. Special emphasis is placed on leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening safety culture, and addressing complex risks associated with chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and high-acuity care settings.
Upon completion of the program and successful passing of the Chartered exam, you will earn the Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation. This globally recognized certification demonstrates your expertise in leading patient safety initiatives, implementing effective error-prevention strategies, and driving continuous improvement in clinical environments. Holding this lifelong credential affirms your role as a trusted leader committed to advancing patient safety and fostering a culture of zero harm worldwide.
This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Over 10 hours of comprehensive training covering patient safety practices, error types, human factors, safety culture, analysis methods, and prevention strategies, equipping nursing leaders to reduce harm and improve care quality.
- By the end of the program, you will earn the Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation, validating your ability to lead patient safety initiatives, foster safety cultures, and implement effective error-prevention frameworks.
- Gain hands-on experience in conducting root cause analysis, applying failure mode and effects analysis, developing safety action plans, engaging multidisciplinary teams, and implementing Joint Commission International safety goals to drive measurable improvements in healthcare outcomes.
- Full lifetime access.
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Accreditations
This Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation represents the highest standard of professional excellence in nursing leadership, patient safety, and medical error prevention. This credential validates comprehensive expertise in patient safety frameworks, error analysis, prevention strategies, safety culture leadership, and regulatory compliance, establishing you as a recognized authority in advancing quality and safe healthcare delivery. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all members. The CNPS™ charter is a trademarked charter available only to professionals who have completed and passed this program. The certification is governed and maintained by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications with over 90,000 members around the world. It is also endorsed by prominent associations and organizations worldwide.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles.
What Can You Expect From This Certified Program
Patient safety is among healthcare’s most complex challenges. Studies reveal that globally, unsafe care causes more deaths than HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Regulatory scrutiny from bodies such as the Joint Commission International is intensifying, with non-compliance leading to costly litigation, reputational damage, and patient harm. For nursing leaders, mastering compliance and safety systems is vital to driving zero harm and protecting organizational integrity.
This certified program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills to lead patient safety and error prevention initiatives. Throughout the program, you will explore a wide spectrum of essential domains, including medication safety, clinical risk management, human factors engineering, and error reporting frameworks. You will gain both theoretical insights and practical tools to identify systemic vulnerabilities, implement effective safety protocols, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across diverse healthcare settings.
The curriculum also delves into specialized strategies such as root cause analysis, designing safer systems of care, and integrating evidence-based interventions to reduce medical errors. You will strengthen your ability to evaluate patient safety incidents critically, apply global best practices, and lead multidisciplinary teams in implementing meaningful improvements. Ethical considerations, transparent communication, and building resilient safety cultures are also emphasized, ensuring that you emerge not only as a technical expert but also as a transformational leader in patient safety.
By the end of the program, you will be equipped with advanced competencies to anticipate risks, prevent errors, and champion patient safety across your organization. You will emerge with the confidence to design proactive safety strategies, engage stakeholders at all levels, and influence organizational policies that prioritize patient well-being.
Upon completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will attain the Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation. This credential will validate your ability to lead error-prevention strategies, enhance quality care, and build safer healthcare environments.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Patient Safety Frameworks
- Medical Error Classification
- Joint Commission International Safety Standards
- Error Disclosure Protocols
- Theories of Human Behavior in Error Analysis
- Human Factors Analysis
- Communication in Error Prevention
- System-Based Approaches to Safety
- Culture of Safety Development
- Person vs. Systems Approach in Error Response
- Speaking-Up and Advocacy Strategies
- Decision Matrix for Error Clarification
- Apparent Cause Analysis (ACA)
- Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Steps
- RCA Tool Utilization and Action Planning
- Human Performance Improvement Strategies
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Designing Medical Error Prevention Programs
- Safety Data Collection
- Data Monitoring
- Quality Patient Safety Program Implementation
- Patient Safety Committee Management
- Continuous Improvement and Safety Audits
- Leadership Strategies for Safety Culture
- Staff Engagement in Safety Programs
- Multidisciplinary Safety Collaboration
- Regulatory and Compliance in Patient Safety
- Risk Mitigation & Error Prevention
- Risk Mitigation in Healthcare
Your Faculty Director
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Geary is a distinguished expert in nursing and healthcare quality, currently serving as an Empaneled Consultant for Quality Improvement at Vmarsh Healthcare. With extensive experience spanning bedside practice to executive leadership, she has held diverse roles including nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, infection control specialist, patient safety officer, clinical assistant professor, and senior quality leader across leading health systems. A dedicated educator and mentor, she has taught quality management principles, guided improvement initiatives for nursing and medical students, and earned two Sigma Theta Tau awards for Excellence in Nursing Mentorship and Excellence in Nursing Research.
Renowned internationally, Dr. Geary has delivered lectures and training on patient safety and quality management at prestigious institutions such as the European Academy of Nursing Science in Dublin and Hamad Medical Center in Doha, and has facilitated programs across Cairo, Belgium, Portugal, India, Saudi Arabia, Israel, China, Vietnam, Italy, Argentina, and Costa Rica. Her expertise encompasses patient safety culture, healthcare quality management, infection control, accreditation compliance, data analysis, and project facilitation—advancing impactful improvements and fostering healthcare excellence worldwide.
Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, there will be a Chartered exam comprised of 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing the exam, you will be accredited with Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation.
- 98% of students who have taken this exam have passed the exam successfully. Almost all professionals who have taken our courses have passed this test and attain their Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation
- The exam has 50 multiple choice questions and you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charges for retaking of exams
- The program cost already includes the exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam
If you have challenges passing the exam, you can secure assistance from our team and faculty leader to help you pass the exam.
Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) Designation
Upon completion of the program and successfully passing the Chartered exam, you will be awarded the prestigious Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation, which can be showcased in your resume, CV, and other professional credentials. Developed by the esteemed Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, a leading authority in professional certifications, this industry-recognized, trademarked charter validates your expertise in patient safety leadership, medical error prevention, and healthcare quality improvement. It highlights your proficiency in applying safety frameworks, conducting error analysis, implementing prevention strategies, and fostering a culture of safety, establishing you as a trusted leader capable of driving compliance, mitigating risks, and advancing quality care within complex healthcare environments.
The program's content has been independently accredited and certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) organization, guaranteeing adherence to rigorous standards of professional development.
Program Pricing
On Demand Learning
USD 550
- Lifetime access to high-quality self-paced eLearning content curated by industry experts
- 24x7 learner assistance and support
- Attain your Certified Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation that you can use across your professional credentials
- Exhibit your professional expertise in patient safety leadership, error prevention, and healthcare quality improvement, while demonstrating proficiency in root cause analysis, safety culture development, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation to advance safe, high-quality care
- Over 10 hours of in-depth learning on patient safety and error prevention, covering essential topics such as medical error classification, human factors, teamwork and communication, error analysis methodologies, prevention strategies, and building a culture of safety within complex healthcare environments
- 5 powerful global case studies and best practices highlighting patient safety challenges, root cause analysis applications, human factor interventions, safety program implementations, and leadership-driven strategies for fostering continuous improvement and preventing medical errors
- Full lifetime access
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- If you have more than 30 participants from your organizations, you can contact us to host a program customized to your training needs through a blended learning or physical classroom model
- By customizing your program, the faculty leader can tailor the content that is specific to your needs
- Prior to the commencement of the bespoke program, we will schedule conference calls to identify your training needs and map out the sessions most relevant to your organization
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