A client asks the nurse if the staff members make many mistakes because there are so many posters and signs about safety on the walls. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "We want the public to know we are trying to be safe."
B) "Clinic staff members require frequent reminders about client safety."
C) "National safety goals focus on the individual making the error."
D) "National safety goals seek prevention of injury."
Answer: D
National Patient Safety Goals are focused on solutions to safety issues and prevention of further injuries. Instead of focusing on the individual who made the error, the goals focus on finding ways to prevent that error from happening again. The staff members should not need to be reminded about safety, as safety should be the culture of health care. Healthcare agencies want the public to know about their safety promotions, but that is not the goal of the program.
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