Mark Holyoak, Lourdes Health CEO, Earns Patient Safety Credential

The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Mark Holyoak, CEO of Lourdes Health, as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).

“Earning this credential attests to Mark's professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, President, CBPPS. “This achievement demonstrates his expertise in this critical discipline and positions him among those committed to and leading patient safety work.”

Holyoak earned this credential in part by passing a rigorous, evidence-based examination that tests candidates on their competency in patient safety science and application.

With the conferring of certification Holyoak is privileged to use the CPPS credential.

“As the CEO of Lourdes Health, I firmly believe that becoming a Certified Professional in Patient Safety, is not just a personal achievement, but a commitment to the highest standards of care for our patients,” said Holyoak.

For more information about the CPPS credential, contact the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety at 617.391.9927 or write to cpps@ihi.org.