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TOGETHER WE
CAN SAVE LIVES.

We are committed to help you protect yourself and those you love as you navigate the healthcare system.

WHY PATIENT SAFETY MATTERS

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Patient safety matters to us because Louise H. Batz died from a preventable medical error in 2009. The Louise H. Batz Patient Safety foundation exists to help prevent future medical errors. Our Goal is to empower patients, families, and healthcare providers to work together as a TEAM to improve patient safety.  We accomplish this through Providing education, creating awareness, and supporting efforts of advocates and organizations as we ALL work to eliminate preventable harm.

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HOW WE HELP

Our greatest hope is that families, patients, and caregivers will work together as a TEAM to improve safety in our hospitals.

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Educate

We believe in empowering patients and caregivers with the tools they need to play an active role in their care.

Advocate

Reducing preventable medical harm takes a team effort. Learn more about how we work with partners and policymakers to increase patient safety.

Empower

Through a rich online library of resources, we aim to provide you with the information you need to navigate your healthcare experience.

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Get Involved

Read more about our campaigns, upcoming events, ways to support us, how to become a sponsor, and how to nominate a Weezie's Angel Healthcare Hero.

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We’re back for our 12th annual party on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the San Antonio Country Club. Viva Bingo is a fiesta-themed, family event with food, drinks, bingo, casino, mystery bags, and signature raffle packages unlike any other event!

DONATE NOW

Join us in our mission to create a safer healthcare system for all.

HELP SAVE LIVES

Donate today to help us continue to build a world in which every patient has the safest access to the care they need.

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Our Impact

Over the past 13 years we have:

  • Published 10 unique “Batz Guides for Bedside Advocacy” in English, Spanish and Dutch to help patients and families ask the right questions while navigating their healthcare.
     

  • Developed the Batz Patient Guide App for iOS and Android.
     

  • Printed and downloaded over 40,000 Batz Guides that have been distributed to hospitals, patients, and families around the world.

  • Raised $3 million dollars for Patient Safety.
     

  • Shared Louise’s story across the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and India.
     

  • Established the Batz Foundation Europe in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
     

  • Begun work to establish the Batz Foundation South America in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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