### Question
How does the law define patient safety organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 299b*, **patient safety organization** is defined as:

> a private or public entity or component thereof that is listed by the Secretary pursuant to section 299b–24(d) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 299b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VII-AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY > Part C-Patient Safety Improvement**

