2021 Safety Goals
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Organizations Should
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Implemented
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Improve the accuracy of patient identification.
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Use of Two Patient Identifiers
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Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers.
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Timely Reporting of Critical Tests and Critical Results
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Improve the safety of using medications.
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Labeling Medications
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Reducing Harm from Anticoagulation Therapy
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Reconciling Medication Information
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Reduce the harm associated with clinical alarm systems.
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Use Alarms Safely on Medical Equipment
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Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections.
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Meeting Hand Hygiene Guidelines
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The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population.
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Identifying Individuals at Risk for Suicide
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Universal Protocol
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Conducting a Pre-Procedure Verification Process
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Marking the Procedure Site
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Performing a Time-Out
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