2011 National Patient Safety Goals provided by The Joint Commission
(www.jointcommission.org)
The following Joint Commission NPSG goals are relevant to WoundVision’s solutions
Goal 2: Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers.
NPSG.02.03.01: Report critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures on a timely basis.
Rationale: Critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures fall significantly outside the normal range and may indicate a life-threatening situation. The objective is to provide the responsible licensed caregiver these results within an established time frame so that the patient can be promptly treated.
Categories: Hospital, Critical Care Access Hospital
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Goal 7: Reduce the Risk of health care-associated infections.
NPSG.07.04.01: Implement evidence-based practices to prevent central line–associated bloodstream infections. (Note: This requirement covers short- and long-term central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines.)
NPSG.07.05.01: Implement evidence-based practices for preventing surgical site infection.
Categories: Long Term Care, Medicare/Medicaid Long Term Care, Hospital, Critical Access Hospital
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Goal 9: Reduce the risk of resident harm resulting from falls.
NPSG.09.02.01: Reduce the risk of falls.
Rationale for NPSG.09.02.01: Falls account for a significant portion of injuries in hospitalized patients, long term care residents, and home care recipients. In the context of the population it serves, the services it provides, and its environment of care, the organization should evaluate the resident’s risk for falls and take action to reduce the risk of falling as well as the risk of injury, should a fall occur. The evaluation could include a resident’s fall history; review of medications and alcohol consumption; gait and balance screening; assessment of walking aids, assistive technologies, and protective devices; and environmental assessments.
Categories: Long Term Care, Medicare/Medicaid Long Term Care, Home Care
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Goal 14: Prevent health care-associated pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers).
NPSG.14.01.01: Assess and periodically reassess each resident’s risk for developing a pressure ulcer and take action to address any identified risks.
Rationale for NPSG.14.01.01: Pressure ulcers (decubiti) continue to be problematic in all heath care settings. Most pressure ulcers can be prevented, and deterioration at Stage I can be halted. The use of clinical practice guidelines can effectively identify residents and define early intervention for prevention of pressure ulcers.
Categories: Long Term Care, Medicare/Medicaid Long Term Care
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Sentinel Event Data
Root Causes By Event Type
The following Joint Commission data is relevant to WoundVision’s solutions
