Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

APSF MISSION, VISION AND VALUES APSF Mission Statement The APSF’s mission is to improve the safety of patients during anesthesia care by: Identifying safety initiatives and creating recommendations to implement directly and with partner organizations Being a leading voice for anesthesia patient safety worldwide Supporting and advancing anesthesia patient safety culture, knowledge, and learning APSF Vision Statement That no one shall be harmed by anesthesia care. APSF Values Values provide the guiding principles and beliefs that help define APSF’s culture, shape our decision-making process and aspirations, and influence how we interact with our stakeholders. Our values are central to helping us achieve our mission and vision for the future. IMPACT Focused to achieve our mission and vision, that no one shall be harmed by anesthesia care INTEGRITY Behave to highest ethical and moral standards INNOVATION Create forums and the atmosphere where practice is thoughtfully debated toward the aim of achieving the highest impact on patient and provider safety INCLUSION Include multiple disciplines and perspectives to ensure careful consideration of diverse viewpoints APSF Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Equity, inclusion, and diversity are core values of the APSF. The inclusion of diverse perspectives stemming from professional identities and personal experiences supports patient safety by enabling the proactive identification of and effective responses to patient safety challenges. For this reason, we commit to living and promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in all our endeavors, including grant making, education, advocacy, and in the governance of the APSF.