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17 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 17
-The NPSG's were established in 2002 to help accredited organizations address specific areas of
concern in regards to patient safety.
-The Joint Commission first implemented the first set of NPSG's for healthcare organizations in
January 1, 2003.
-Matching goals to facilities.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Background
2014 NPSG's
Patient Safety Advisory Group
Term 2 of 17
promote specific improvement in patient safety. NPSGs are important to the delivery of safe, high
quality health care.
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
Healthcare delivery protocols (hdp)
Patient Care Quality Standards (pcqs)
National Health Improvement Strategies (nhis)
, Term 3 of 17
Helps ensure quality health care through the development of standards for patient safety.
The Joint Commission
National Patient Safety Goals
A Sentinel Event
The State Board Of Nursing
Definition 4 of 17
Health care facilities
Is reviewed and if the facility meets the criteria, then it will receive an accreditation, which is
renewable every three years.
National Patient Safety initiatives:
-Foster Collaboration
*Healthcare facilities
*Government agencies
*Physicians and nurses
*Healthcare clients
-Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act
*Mandates reporting system
*Protects individuals who report
Undergo review by the Joint Commission to ensure that health care facilities comply with
the standards and regulations set forth from the Joint Commission and Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
has specific goals for the following healthcare facilities:
*ambulatory care
*behavioral care
*hospitals
*critical access to hospitals
*home care
*lab services
*nursing care
*long-term care
*office-based surgery
17 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 17
-The NPSG's were established in 2002 to help accredited organizations address specific areas of
concern in regards to patient safety.
-The Joint Commission first implemented the first set of NPSG's for healthcare organizations in
January 1, 2003.
-Matching goals to facilities.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Background
2014 NPSG's
Patient Safety Advisory Group
Term 2 of 17
promote specific improvement in patient safety. NPSGs are important to the delivery of safe, high
quality health care.
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
Healthcare delivery protocols (hdp)
Patient Care Quality Standards (pcqs)
National Health Improvement Strategies (nhis)
, Term 3 of 17
Helps ensure quality health care through the development of standards for patient safety.
The Joint Commission
National Patient Safety Goals
A Sentinel Event
The State Board Of Nursing
Definition 4 of 17
Health care facilities
Is reviewed and if the facility meets the criteria, then it will receive an accreditation, which is
renewable every three years.
National Patient Safety initiatives:
-Foster Collaboration
*Healthcare facilities
*Government agencies
*Physicians and nurses
*Healthcare clients
-Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act
*Mandates reporting system
*Protects individuals who report
Undergo review by the Joint Commission to ensure that health care facilities comply with
the standards and regulations set forth from the Joint Commission and Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
has specific goals for the following healthcare facilities:
*ambulatory care
*behavioral care
*hospitals
*critical access to hospitals
*home care
*lab services
*nursing care
*long-term care
*office-based surgery
