The National Patient Safety Goals of The Joint Commission (TJC) are established goals to reduce the risks for injuries to patients and provide a safe environment. Which practice has been instituted as a result of these goals established by TJC?
a. Use of the automatic medication dispenser equipment
b. Handwashing to prevent infections
c. Provision of patient information to the nurse covering for breaks
d. Use of two patient identifiers when providing care or treatments
D
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A This is not listed as a TJC goal.
B This is not listed as a TJC goal.
C This is not listed as a TJC goal.
D The institution of two patient identifiers is a TJC National Patient Safety Goal.
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