Patricia Quigley, PhD, MPH, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN, ARN President,  Nurse Consultant, Nurse Scientist, Former Associate Director, VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry,  is both a Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Rehabilitation. Her contributions to patient safety, nursing and rehabilitation are evident at a national level – with emphasis on clinical practice innovations designed to promote elders’ independence and safety.  She is nationally known for her program of research in patient safety, particularly in fall prevention. The falls program research agenda continues to drive research efforts across health services and rehabilitation researchers.