Comprehensive Study 1 Up to Date Content
National Patient Safety
Goals Latest Questions and Graded
Answers
Introduction
Ans: In view of recent studies that have shown an
alarming number of medical errors in the United
States, causing thousands of unnecessary injuries
and deaths, the Joint Commission has developed an
evolving set of patient safety initiatives to address
some of these problems.
The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals
(NPSG) consists of specific patient safety goals and
descriptive measures to meet these goals. These
goals apply to all Joint Commission-accredited
institutions.
This program will discuss the Joint Commission's
current patient safety goals, the requirements that
are mandated to meet those goals and the Elements
of Performance that have been identified as methods
to meet each requirement.
In addition to these goals, we will also describe the
Joint Commission's Universal Protocol for preventing
wrong-site surgery
Safety Goals
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,Comprehensive Study 2 Up to Date Content
Ans: Before discussing the patient safety goals and
elements of performance to meet those goals, it is
important to note that the Joint Commission has
developed goals for the variety of patient care
settings and programs it accredits—including home
care agencies, laboratories, and ambulatory surgi-
centers—not just acute care hospitals. Therefore, it is
important to be aware of the specific goals that apply
to your facility.
Improve the Accuracy of Patient Identification
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Ans: Use two forms of identification
The first goal is to improve the accuracy of patient
identification. You should use at least two forms of
patient identification every time you administer
medications or blood products, take blood samples,
or perform treatments and procedures. If the patient
has a wristband, acceptable identifiers include name,
ID number, or barcode if the barcode itself includes
two patient-specific identifiers. The room number is
never an acceptable patient identifier.
The Patient Safety Goals identify that newborn
patients are at greater risk of misidentification.
Examples of methods to prevent misidentification of
newborn patients can include:
Using distinct naming systems to include the
mother's first and last names with the newborn's
gender (for example: Wilson, Cathy Girl or Wilson,
Cathy Girl A and Wilson, Cathy Girl B for multiples)
Standardized practices for identification banding
Working with staff to communicate when newborns
have similar names, etc.
In addition, all specimen containers should be labeled
in the presence of the patient.
Improve the Effectiveness of Communication Among
Caregivers
Up to Date Content
National Patient Safety
Goals Latest Questions and Graded
Answers
Introduction
Ans: In view of recent studies that have shown an
alarming number of medical errors in the United
States, causing thousands of unnecessary injuries
and deaths, the Joint Commission has developed an
evolving set of patient safety initiatives to address
some of these problems.
The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals
(NPSG) consists of specific patient safety goals and
descriptive measures to meet these goals. These
goals apply to all Joint Commission-accredited
institutions.
This program will discuss the Joint Commission's
current patient safety goals, the requirements that
are mandated to meet those goals and the Elements
of Performance that have been identified as methods
to meet each requirement.
In addition to these goals, we will also describe the
Joint Commission's Universal Protocol for preventing
wrong-site surgery
Safety Goals
Up to Date Content
,Comprehensive Study 2 Up to Date Content
Ans: Before discussing the patient safety goals and
elements of performance to meet those goals, it is
important to note that the Joint Commission has
developed goals for the variety of patient care
settings and programs it accredits—including home
care agencies, laboratories, and ambulatory surgi-
centers—not just acute care hospitals. Therefore, it is
important to be aware of the specific goals that apply
to your facility.
Improve the Accuracy of Patient Identification
Up to Date Content
, Comprehensive Study 3 Up to Date Content
Ans: Use two forms of identification
The first goal is to improve the accuracy of patient
identification. You should use at least two forms of
patient identification every time you administer
medications or blood products, take blood samples,
or perform treatments and procedures. If the patient
has a wristband, acceptable identifiers include name,
ID number, or barcode if the barcode itself includes
two patient-specific identifiers. The room number is
never an acceptable patient identifier.
The Patient Safety Goals identify that newborn
patients are at greater risk of misidentification.
Examples of methods to prevent misidentification of
newborn patients can include:
Using distinct naming systems to include the
mother's first and last names with the newborn's
gender (for example: Wilson, Cathy Girl or Wilson,
Cathy Girl A and Wilson, Cathy Girl B for multiples)
Standardized practices for identification banding
Working with staff to communicate when newborns
have similar names, etc.
In addition, all specimen containers should be labeled
in the presence of the patient.
Improve the Effectiveness of Communication Among
Caregivers
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