Karen Frush, MD

Karen Frush, MD, was appointed chief patient safety officer for Duke University Health System in October 2004. Formerly chief medical director for children's services at Duke, she was determined to be the best candidate after a year-long, nationwide search.

As the first chief patient safety officer for DUHS, Dr. Frush is responsible for developing a comprehensive patient safety program across all components of the health system and providing leadership in strategic planning, analysis, development, implementation and measurement of patient care quality and safety initiatives. Dr. Frush works closely with leaders at Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, Duke Health Raleigh Hospital, the Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke University Affiliated Physicians and Duke Health Community Care.