Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Joint Commission regarding improvement of patient safety?
Improving calculation skills
Improving accuracy of patient identification
Improving safety of using infusion pumps
Improving safety of using high-alert medications
Improving calculation skills
Rationale: Improving calculation skills is not a goal of the Joint Commission in relation to improved patient safety. The commission does have the goals of improving accuracy of patient identification, safety via the use of infusion pumps, and safety when using high-alert medications.
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