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**LEGAL PROTECTIONS UPHELD IN COURT**

A Clarity PSO Success Story

**January 1, 2009: Ingalls Health System Contracts with Clarity PSO**

**>> All data shared with a PSO must be structured properly as Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) in order to maintain legal protections.**

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**June 28, 2018: Illinois First District Appellate Court Rules**

**>> Ingalls' data are structured properly as patient safety work product, and thus are protected from discovery.**

“This court decision is critical for many hospitals to be able to participate in and maximize the core intentions behind the PSO program. There may well be further case law development, in addition to regulatory changes and healthcare reform. In the midst of all of this, Clarity PSO’s mission remains steadfast, namely: to advance quality and safety of care delivery and to foster a true culture of safety everywhere in healthcare.” - **Tom Piotrowski, *Executive Director*, Clarity PSO**

Clarity PSO is proud of the work we do with our clients, and a case like this validates not only our collective efforts, but also the purpose behind the Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act itself. Ask us about this case and find out how you can benefit from a relationship with us.

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