Terms of use

By using JCIPatientSafety.org you agree to the terms below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Not medical advice

The content on this site is informational and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or judgment. Talk to a qualified clinician about medical decisions. See our full medical disclaimer.

Data accuracy

Hospital data is sourced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog and is presented "as is". CMS updates the underlying files quarterly and individual hospitals may have improved or declined since the reporting period. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Acceptable use

• Do not scrape the site in ways that impair its operation for other visitors.
• Do not misrepresent the site or its content as your own product.
• Do not use the site to harass or defame any hospital, clinician, or individual.

Intellectual property

The underlying CMS data is in the public domain. Our design, editorial copy, plain-language summaries, and page layouts are our own and are protected by copyright. You may link to any page. Republishing large sections of our editorial copy requires written permission - email editorial@jcipatientsafety.org.

Third-party links

The site links to external resources including CMS, hospital websites, and reference sources. We are not responsible for the content or availability of external sites.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, JCIPatientSafety.org and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this site or reliance on its content.

Changes

We may update these terms. Material changes will update the "Last reviewed" date below. Continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-14.