Questions and Answers
What is the rationale for National Patient Safety Goal 6?
To improve patient safety if clinical alarm systems are not properly managed.
According to the National Patient Safety Goals, which of the following should be included in the management of indwelling urinary catheters?
What does National Patient Safety Goal 7 require regarding central venous catheters?
It requires implementing evidence-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections, covering short- and long-term central venous catheters and PICC lines.
Which organization develops and institutes the National Patient Safety Goals annually?
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What is one of the most important ways to address healthcare-associated infections according to the National Patient Safety Goals?
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What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol developed as part of the National Patient Safety Goals?
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What is included in the National Patient Safety Goal for preventing indwelling catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)?
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What is an evidence-based practice to prevent indwelling catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)?
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According to the National Patient Safety Goals, acceptable identifiers include which of the following?
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What components assist in improving communication among healthcare professionals regarding critical tests and diagnostic procedures?
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What type of therapy poses a risk to patients due to its complex dosing according to the National Patient Safety Goals?
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What should be done when hair removal is necessary to prevent surgical site infections?
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What is assessed in the National Patient Safety Goal for identifying risks inherent in the facility's population?
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What are the requirements of the prevention infection patient safety goal regarding hand washing?
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What is the most accurate statement related to prevention of surgical error for a patient scheduled for a right-sided breast mastectomy?
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What should you do when receiving a call about a critical value?
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Which type of patient would be at a higher risk of falling according to the National Patient Safety Goals?
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What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?
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Study Notes
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) Overview
- Goal 6 focuses on enhancing the safety of clinical alarm systems to protect patient safety from mismanagement of alarms.
- Goal 7 emphasizes implementing evidence-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections, applicable to all central venous catheters and PICC lines.
- The Joint Commission is responsible for developing and instituting National Patient Safety Goals annually.
Urinary Catheter Management
- Indwelling urinary catheters must be secured properly to ensure unobstructed urinary flow and drainage.
- Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) includes implementing best practices, such as limiting catheter use and duration.
Infection Control
- A primary method to reduce healthcare-associated infections is through improving hand hygiene among healthcare staff.
- The prevention infection patient safety goal entails establishing clear goals for enhancing hand cleaning practices.
Surgical Protocols
- The Universal Protocol aims to prevent surgical errors like wrong-site, wrong-procedure, or wrong-person surgeries.
- During preoperative procedures, marking the surgical site with a surgical sharpie ensures accuracy in surgeries, like a mastectomy.
- For surgical site infections, recommended practices include using scientifically endorsed methods for hair removal when necessary.
Communication and Reporting
- Effective communication among healthcare professionals is critical; timely reporting of critical test results and diagnostic procedures is essential.
- Acceptable patient identifiers for accurate identification include the patient's name and birthdate.
Patient Safety Assessment
- Evaluating patients for risks, including assessing potential suicide risks, is an integral component of NPSG.
- Awareness of fall risks is crucial in patient care, particularly for patients receiving sleeping medications, who may have a higher risk of falls.
High-Risk Therapies
- Anticoagulation therapy is flagged as posing significant risks to patients due to its complex dosing requirements.
Continuous Safety Improvement
- The overarching purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals is to continuously improve patient safety across healthcare settings.
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