Snapshot: This document provides an overview of the Joint Commission’s “National Patient Safety Goals,” including a definition of what they are, why they are relevant to nursing practice, and a summary of what they mandate for healthcare organizations. Show
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Why Should I Care About National Patient Safety Goals?
The National Patient Safety Goals: A SummaryThe following is a summary and adaptation of the Joint Commission’s 2012 National Patient Safety Goals, specifically the “Chapter” documents published by the Joint Commission under the “2012 NPSG Program Links,” available on the Joint Commission’s home page. The text below is not a complete or comprehensive version of the 2012 National Patient Safety Goals; it is intended as an introduction to vital clinical and regulatory information for Registered Nurses and future Registered Nurses. While the goals below are most applicable to hospitals, many of the goals also apply to other institutions regulated by the Joint Commission. Both full length “Chapters” and “easy to read” versions of each Chapter are accessible via the Joint Commission’s website. Identify Patients Correctly
Improve Staff Communication
Use Medicines Safely
Prevent Infection
Identify Patient Safety Risks
Prevent Surgical Mistakes
Prevent Patients from Falling
Prevent Bed Sores
Which National patient safety Goal is directed to improve the safety of clinical alarm systems in the healthcare setting?Goal 6: Reduce patient harm associated with clinical alarm systems.
What is the rationale for the National patient safety Goal to improve the safety of clinical alarm systems?--Rationale for NPSG.06.01.01--
alarm systems are intended to alert caregivers of potential patient problems, but if they are not properly managed, they can compromise patient safety.
Which two organizations have the shared goal to improve safety in hospitals?The Joint Commission and National Patient Safety Goals.
What are the 6 National Patient Safety Goals?This is done to make sure that each patient gets the correct medicine and treatment.. Identify patients correctly.. Prevent infection.. Improve staff communication.. Identify patient safety risks.. Prevent mistakes in surgery.. Use medicines safely.. Use alarms safely.. |