As our organization evaluates the optimal reporting structure for the Medication Safety Officer role, I am seeking examples and supporting evidence for models in which the position reports outside of the Pharmacy Department. Given that medication safety is a multidisciplinary patient safety responsibility that spans prescribing, dispensing, administration, monitoring, and technology systems, I am particularly interested in organizational charts and best practices that place the Medication Safety Officer within Quality, Patient Safety, Clinical Excellence, Risk Management, or other enterprise-wide leadership structures.

I have reviewed the available ASHP guidance and articles regarding medication safety leadership and reporting structures. While these resources provide valuable principles and recommendations, I am looking for additional examples from healthcare organizations that have successfully implemented a reporting relationship outside of pharmacy operations, as well as any organizational charts, governance models, or supporting literature that demonstrate the benefits of this approach.

Any examples, references, or experiences from organizations utilizing this model would be greatly appreciated.