Patient Safety Activity

The ABPN patient safety activity requirement applies to diplomates whose first block of Continuing Certification (CC) activities began in 2017 or later. Those diplomates are required to do or have done a patient safety activity within three years prior or three years after entering the CC Program. Diplomates of the ABPN are required to participate in an ABPN-approved patient safety activity to ensure they have adequate knowledge of safety science and principles.

For example:

A diplomate who is initially certifying or recertifying in 2022 can complete the patient safety activity within the three years prior to recertifying (2019-2021) OR during their first CC block (2023-2025).

Choose from ONE of the following options to complete the patient safety activity:

A patient safety activity required by an accredited institution (e.g., hospitals, clinics, training programs) OR
A patient safety activity listed on the ABPN Approved CC Activities List. Some no-cost or reduced cost ABPN-approved activities on the list are available to members through professional organizations OR
A patient safety activity required for state medical licensure

General Information

The patient safety activity is a one-time requirement.
Diplomates can attest to a patient safety activity in their ABPN Physician Portal account.
Institutions are NOT required to get preapproval from ABPN for patient safety activities.
The candidate/diplomate must provide documentation of successful completion of the patient safety activity if audited.
See your individual ABPN Physician Portal account for more information.

ABPN Approved CC Activities List

Read our CC Booklet for more information.

- Continuing Certification