A Phlebotomist Participates in and Successfully Completes Training to Perform

question 45

Multiple Choice

A phlebotomist participates in and successfully completes training to perform arterial puncture procedures. Part of this training concentrates on proper collection site preparation. Which of the following Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals is most applicable to this activity?

• A) Improving the Effectiveness of Communication among Healthcare Givers
• B) Encourage Patients' Active Involvement in Their Own Case as a Patient Safety Strategy
• C) Improving the Accuracy of Patient Identification
• D) Reduce the Risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections

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