PULSE is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) support group and organization dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety and reducing medical errors through advocacy, education, and support. We work to empower the public to make informed decisions, increase effective communication and respect between healthcare providers and the public, and create community partnerships that will foster and ultimately lead to safer healthcare environments.

The three principal chapters and representatives of PULSE are:

Ilene Corina
New York (516) 579-4711
if you live outside New York, call 1(800) 96-PULSE
or email PULSE516@aol.com
Fax (516) 520-8105

Regional website: www.pulseofNY.org

Jennifer Dingman
Colorado (719) 250-1286
or email PULSEColo@yahoo.com

Regional website: www.PULSEofCO.org

Douglas Hall
Florida (727) 712-7370
or email PULSEofFlorida@Gmail.com

Regional website: www.PULSEofFlorida.org

PULSE services include:
• Counseling services for patients and families after a medical error.
• Support groups with occasional guest speakers. (some locations)
• One-on-one support and guidance for patients and their families.
• 24-hour access to mental health services and patient consultants.
• Information from some of the most well known people in healthcare advocacy.
• Early intervention after a medical error to defuse anger and help communicate
   the families needs with the provider.
• Educational programs and workshops to help local community members become    advocates to reduce medical errors for themselves and their families, which will    ultimately reduce lawsuits and hospital costs. (some locations)
• Working with the healthcare community to help bridge the gap of communication    and react to medical errors.
• Hospital presentations for staff about the patient’s role in patient safety.

To request a speaker, click here.

PULSE does not offer legal or medical advice or referrals. Any info on this website is for informational purposes only. PULSE takes no responsibility for the information on this website, on any website linked or referred to or for any responses given to specific inquiries. The content of this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of anything you have read on this website.