The Joint Commission is one agency that accredits health care institutions. The nurse understands that the Joint Commission has mandated the use of which national safety practice to protect clients admitted to a health care facility?
A) Nurses use the Rights checklist prior to administering medications.
B) Upon admission all clients sign advanced directives.
C) The use of a wristband for identification of the patient.
D) The use of standard precautions in the operating room.
Ans: C
The Joint Commission accredits health care organizations and has required that to maintain client safety the wristband with the identification number/bar-code, client's name, physician's name, and other important identifying information be worn by the client. It does not require clients to sign advanced directives, and does not regulate nursing practice regarding medications and standard precautions.
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