The Maryland Hospital Association, Incorporated

The Maryland Hospital Association, Incorporated is a non-profit organization based in Elkridge, Maryland, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2001. The organization primarily provides membership services, support, and professional development resources for Maryland hospitals, with a specific focus on patient safety and healthcare coordination. Through federal contract awards, the association receives funding primarily from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, a component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to support annual membership dues and services for hospitals across Maryland.

The Maryland Hospital Association, Incorporated has consistently received federal contract awards, primarily as purchase orders from the NIH Clinical Center. These contracts, ranging from $18,750 to $47,147 annually, are not set-aside and are awarded through unrestricted competitive processes. The organization's subsidiary, the Maryland Patient Safety Center, also receives similar purchase orders for annual membership services. The contracts specifically support membership dues for Maryland hospitals, providing financial backing for infrastructure and patient safety initiatives. The contracts are typically firm fixed-price purchase orders with performance periods of one year, demonstrating a recurring relationship with the NIH Clinical Center for supporting hospital-related services.

The Maryland Hospital Association, Incorporated has been involved in federal grant sub-awards focused on maternal health initiatives. Through a sub-award with The Johns Hopkins University, the organization's Maryland Patient Safety Center (MPSC) has been developing and providing training for staff in 32 birthing hospitals. These training programs aim to standardize debriefing processes after serious maternal health events and create psychologically safe environments that promote open communication. The Maryland Maternal Health Innovation Program, which appears to be the overarching grant initiative, supports these efforts to improve maternal healthcare practices. These grant sub-awards reflect the organization's commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and safety, particularly in specialized areas like maternal health.