### Question
How is the "patient safety evaluation system" defined?


### Answer
The term **patient safety evaluation system** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 299b* as follows -

> the collection, management, or analysis of information for reporting to or by a patient safety organization

#### 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**

