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The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
The organization has not met the National Patient Safety Goal.
The goal is not applicable for this organization.
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Pathology and Clinical Laboratory		 The Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Org ID: 7408
2008 Safety Goals Organizations Should Implemented
Improve the accuracy of patient identification. Use at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment or services.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Prior to the start of any invasive procedure, conduct a final verification process, (such as a “time out,”) to confirm the correct patient, procedure and site using active—not passive—communication techniques.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers. For verbal or telephone orders or for telephonic reporting of critical test results, verify the complete order or test result by having the person receiving the information record and "read-back" the complete order or test result.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Standardize a list of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations that are not to be used throughout the organization.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Measure, assess and, if appropriate, take action to improve the timeliness of reporting, and the timeliness of receipt by the responsible licensed caregiver, of critical test results and values.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Implement a standardized approach to “hand off” communications, including an opportunity to ask and respond to questions.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections Comply with current World Health Organization (WHO) Hand Hygiene Guidelines or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hand hygiene guidelines.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Manage as sentinel events all identified cases of unanticipated death or major permanent loss of function associated with a health care-associated infection.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
Encourage patients’ active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy. Define and communicate the means for patients and their families to report concerns about safety and encourage them to do so.
The organization has met the National Patient Safety Goal.
 

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