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Industry Note:

NPSGs Hold Steady

Published on Thu Nov 14, 2013

Home health agencies accredited by the Joint Commission will see the same National Patient Safety Goals in 2014. The Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based accrediting body’s five goals are: Identify patients correctly; Use medications safely; Prevent infection; Prevent patients from falling; and Identify patient safety risks for patients using oxygen. More information is at www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/6/2014_OME_NPSG_E.pdf.
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