Identify at least one of the NPSGs for the most recent year that may have an impact on the QI Case Study.

Identify at least one of the NPSGs for the most recent year that may have an impact on the QI Case Study.

State the specific goal and pertinent subheading you selected. (For example, Goal 6 – Reduce the harm associated with clinical alarm systems. NPSG 06.01.01 Improve the safety of clinical alarm systems.)

Describe how focusing attention on this NPSG may impact on the QI Case Study.

Part 2 – Joint Commission Case Study

Now, select one of the Case Studies from the Joint Commission training video. Clearly state which one you are using.

Case 1 auto-populated wrong medication name

Case 2 miscalculated weight resulting in wrong dose

Case 3 wrong dose of heparin resulting in brain hemorrhage

Case 4 stat CT order not sent resulting in stroke

Case 5 wrong CT films sent resulting in unnecessary surgery

Identify one of the NPSGs for the most recent year that may have an impact on this Joint Commission Case Study.

State the specific goal and pertinent subheading you selected. (For example, Goal 6 – Reduce the harm associated with clinical alarm systems. NPSG 06.01.01 Improve the safety of clinical alarm systems.)

Describe how focusing attention on this NPSG may impact the Joint Commission case study.

Discuss the role standardization plays in NPSGs.