Several Nurses Are Discussing the Joint Commission's 2013 National Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

Several nurses are discussing the Joint Commission's 2013 National Patient Safety Goals during a staff meeting.Which goal improves the effectiveness of communication among caregivers?

• A) Conduct a verification process to confirm the correct procedure.
• B) Transmit test results in a timely manner to the appropriate staff member.
• C) Review a list of look-alike/sound-alike drugs used in the organization.
• D) Use the client's room number as an identifier.

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Definitions:

Directing

Motivating and leading employees to achieve organizational objectives.

Managers

Individuals in an organization responsible for directing and overseeing the work of others.

Activities

Activities are tasks, operations, or processes carried out by individuals or groups in the pursuit of their objectives or interests.