Leadership & Member Organizations

The Council is chaired by Matthew Grissinger RPh, FISMP, FASCP, Director of Error Reporting Programs at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). The vice-chairperson is Robert Campbell at the Joint Commission.

USP serves as the Secretariat.

Member Organizations

Patient Representative

  • Christopher Jerry
    • President & CEO, Emily Jerry Foundation

Individual Members

  • Deborah Melnick, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
  • Rita Munley Gallagher, PhD, RN
    Nursing and Healthcare Consultant