2022 Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals

• Overview
• Credits

Obtain knowledge of the current National Patient Safety Goals to ensure your organization complies with the requirements.Each year health care providers must meet the requirements of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals as part of the accreditation process. Receive an overview and update of the 2022 National Patient Safety Goals. Receive practical advice to implement the goals. Failing to meet a requirement will result in recommendations for improvement. This information is critical to ensure you are aware of the requirements.

Authors

Rachel Cartwright, Ph.D., M.S., RN, LHRM, Medical Legal Concepts, LLC

Agenda

Overview - NPSG

• Objectives

• Brief History

• Resources

• Survey of NPSG

NPSG and Practical Advice

• Improve the Accuracy of Patient Identification

• Improve the Effectiveness of Communication Among Caregivers

• Improve the Safety of Using Medications

• Reduce the Harm Associated With Clinical Alarm Systems

• Reduce the Risk of Health Care-Associated Infections

• Identify Patients at Risk for Suicide

• Prevent Mistakes in Surgery