The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals. Which of the following would the nurse recognize as a Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal? (Select all that apply.)
a. Promote healthy lifestyle choices by encouraging participation in genetic testing.
b. Monitor individual risk for pressure sore development.
c. Decrease the incidence of influenza by establishing vaccination protocols.
d. Identify patient fall risk and institute measures to reduce risk of falls.
e. Use at least two patient identifiers before providing medications.
ANS: B, C, D, E
Pressure sore development, vaccination protocols, fall risk, and accurate patient identification were all discussed as important safety tips derived from the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals. (See "Safety Tips".) A. Genetic testing will not guarantee healthy lifestyle choices.
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