Lois Alfieri has been involved in multiple initiatives that optimize patient safety through collaborative practice and evidenced based research. She was integrally involved in the TIPS (Tailored Interventions for Patient Safety) rollout and continues to be a valuable resource for staff for this initiative. Currently, she is the Co-chair of the Montefiore Fall Steering Committee and is instrumental in assuring that fall prevention at Montefiore is guided by the TIPS framework.