; (5) determine and adopt a standardized patient safety taxonomy, necessary elements, common and consistent definitions, and standardized formats for the electronic reporting of patient safety data to the Database as described in section 944(e); (6) survey Federal, State, and local requirements for the reporting of patient safety data and work to streamline and reduce duplication of such requirements; (7) grant patient safety organizations, researchers, and other qualified individuals and institutions access to the Database as determined appropriate through the evaluation of completed applications submitted to the Office for such purpose; (8) analyze, directly or through a contract with a patient safety organization, all data entered into the Database and provide Program participants, Congress, and the public with healthcare acquired infection and medical error trend reports and other analyses as determined appropriate by the Director on a quarterly basis; (9) develop, directly or through a contract with a patient safety organization, safety and training recommendations for health care providers that focus on the reduction of medical errors, improved patient safety, and increased quality of care on at least a yearly basis; (10) maintain a publicly accessible internet website to provide patients and health care providers with information concerning the Program and the Database; and (11) perform any other duties for the administration of the Program as determined necessary by the Secretary. (d) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year to carry out the activities of the Office. 944. National Patient Safety Database (a) In General The Director of the Office shall, in accordance with section 943(c)(6), establish a National Patient Safety Database that shall— (1) adopt standardized patient safety taxonomy in consultation with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of the Healthcare Organizations and other entities with relevant expertise