In accordance with changes by the Joint Commission (TJC), Pleasant Valley Hospital amends its safety practices and policies to emphasize:
a. Safety goals specific to Pleasant Valley.
b. Decision-making processes.
c. Sufficient staffing for safe care.
d. Increased numbers of baccalaureate-prepared RNs.
ANS: A
When the TJC, a not-for-profit organization that accredits healthcare organizations, changed its focus from processes to outcomes, it emphasized patient safety and issues setting-specific annual patient safety goals.
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