Quality of Healthcare
The Joint Commission determines the highest priority patient safety issues and how best to address them, including as a National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG).
Access the Joint Commission website for the most current NPSGs. Select one or more NPSGs and address the following:
Explain the rationale for applying the NPSG in nursing practice.
Discuss some of the benefits and/or challenges of implementing the NPSG in a health care organization?
How does appropriate application of the elements of performance in the NPSG reduce negative patient outcomes?