Sanaz Massoumi, MS, PhD

Sanaz Massoumi is the Chief Operating Officer of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, where she leads strategic initiatives to advance patient safety and eliminate preventable harm in healthcare. She oversees the foundation’s day-to-day operations, fosters partnerships with global healthcare organizations, and drives the implementation of evidence-based practices in hospitals and health systems.

Under her leadership, PSMF collaborates with hospitals to integrate proven safety interventions, develop educational programs, and manage high-impact patient safety initiatives, including the PSMF Fellowship Program, which cultivates the next generation of safety leaders. With a deep-rooted passion for patient safety and a track record of building more reliable healthcare systems, Massoumi brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance, hospital operations, and clinical risk management.

Prior to joining PSMF, she served as Director of Regulatory and Patient Safety at Keck Medicine of USC, where she led accreditation and licensing efforts, developed system-wide safety initiatives, and implemented proactive risk assessments to improve patient outcomes.

As Patient Safety Officer for Keck and Norris hospitals, she worked closely with healthcare leaders, policymakers, and frontline clinicians to embed a culture of safety and accountability. Massoumi has also held leadership roles in healthcare innovation, serving as Senior Director of Performance Excellence and Health System Innovation at Tagnos, where she partnered with major hospital systems to optimize patient flow, improve care delivery, and enhance operational efficiency.

Guided by a commitment to systemic transformation, Massoumi continues to shape patient safety efforts through policy advocacy, education, and the integration of data-driven safety solutions. She is dedicated to equipping healthcare organizations with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to create a safer, more resilient healthcare system for all.