Idintifying patient correctly
improve effective communication
improve the safety of high alert medication
eliminate wrong site, wrong patient , wrong surgery procedure
reduce the risk health care associated infection
reduce the patient resulting from falls
how many national patient safety goals to hospital setting
National Patient Safety Goals.
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) are specific objectives established by The Joint Commission to improve patient safety in healthcare settings. These goals focus on areas such as medication safety, infection prevention, and the identification of patients at risk for harm. By setting measurable targets, NPSGs aim to enhance the quality of care and reduce the likelihood of preventable errors and adverse events. Compliance with these goals is required for healthcare organizations seeking accreditation from The Joint Commission.
Check out the collection of resources for reporting healthcare-associated infections and information on hospitals goals.
Some of the 2009 Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals are: • Improve the accuracy of patient identification • Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers • Improve the safety of using medications • Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections • Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care. • Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls • Encourage patients' active involvement in their own care as a patient strategy • The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population • Improve recognition and response to changes in a patient's condition
National Patient Safety Foundation was created in 1997.
Unless it is for the good of the patient (eg their safety or the safety of others) there is no excuse.
APSF - Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation - was created in 1985.
if you are required to carry patient , what considerations should you have for your own safety e.g back safety ?
safety
Patient confidentiality and staff health and safety are equally important.
prevention