Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals

• Category: Employment - Health and Safety
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0525BG
• Format: PDF

Description

The purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals is to improve patient safety. The goals focus on problems in health care safety and how to solve them. The Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals (OH-NPSGs) are a set of guidelines established by the Oregon Hospital Association (OHA) to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors in healthcare facilities across the state. These goals are designed to ensure that patients receive high-quality care and are protected from harm during their hospital stay. By implementing these goals, hospitals aim to enhance patient outcomes and promote a culture of safety within their organizations. The OH-NPSGs cover various areas of patient safety and address specific focus points to enhance the quality of care provided by hospitals. These goals are regularly reviewed and updated by the OHA in alignment with the national standards set by The Joint Commission, a renowned healthcare accreditation organization. Key elements of the Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals include: 1. Medication Safety: Hospitals must maintain accurate medication lists for patients, reduce the risk of medication errors, and ensure proper labeling and storage of medications. 2. Fall Prevention: Hospitals should assess patients' risk of falls, implement measures to minimize fall hazards, and educate both patients and staff on fall prevention strategies. 3. Infection Control: This goal emphasizes the importance of following established infection control practices preventing hospital-acquired infections. Compliance with hand hygiene protocols, proper cleaning and disinfection procedures, and adherence to isolation precautions are crucial aspects of this goal. 4. Patient Identification: Hospitals must utilize standardized protocols to accurately identify patients, preventing errors in medication administration, specimen collection, and other procedures. 5. Surgical Site Verification: The goal requires hospitals to implement preoperative verification processes to ensure correct patient, procedure, and surgical site, reducing the risk of wrong-site surgeries. 6. Patient and Family Engagement: Encourages hospitals to actively involve patients and their families in care decisions, provide necessary information, and promote open communication to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. 7. Care Transition: This goal focuses on ensuring smooth transitions between healthcare settings, such as coordinating the transfer of care from hospital to home or another facility. It emphasizes clear communication, accurate patient information transfer, and appropriate education during transitions. It is important to note that the Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals may evolve over time, and hospitals are required to stay updated with the latest guidelines and recommendations to maintain compliance. The implementation of these goals aims to foster a patient-centered approach to healthcare delivery and create a safer environment for patients in Oregon hospitals.

The Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals (OH-NPSGs) are a set of guidelines established by the Oregon Hospital Association (OHA) to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors in healthcare facilities across the state. These goals are designed to ensure that patients receive high-quality care and are protected from harm during their hospital stay. By implementing these goals, hospitals aim to enhance patient outcomes and promote a culture of safety within their organizations. The OH-NPSGs cover various areas of patient safety and address specific focus points to enhance the quality of care provided by hospitals. These goals are regularly reviewed and updated by the OHA in alignment with the national standards set by The Joint Commission, a renowned healthcare accreditation organization. Key elements of the Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals include: 1. Medication Safety: Hospitals must maintain accurate medication lists for patients, reduce the risk of medication errors, and ensure proper labeling and storage of medications. 2. Fall Prevention: Hospitals should assess patients' risk of falls, implement measures to minimize fall hazards, and educate both patients and staff on fall prevention strategies. 3. Infection Control: This goal emphasizes the importance of following established infection control practices preventing hospital-acquired infections. Compliance with hand hygiene protocols, proper cleaning and disinfection procedures, and adherence to isolation precautions are crucial aspects of this goal. 4. Patient Identification: Hospitals must utilize standardized protocols to accurately identify patients, preventing errors in medication administration, specimen collection, and other procedures. 5. Surgical Site Verification: The goal requires hospitals to implement preoperative verification processes to ensure correct patient, procedure, and surgical site, reducing the risk of wrong-site surgeries. 6. Patient and Family Engagement: Encourages hospitals to actively involve patients and their families in care decisions, provide necessary information, and promote open communication to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. 7. Care Transition: This goal focuses on ensuring smooth transitions between healthcare settings, such as coordinating the transfer of care from hospital to home or another facility. It emphasizes clear communication, accurate patient information transfer, and appropriate education during transitions. It is important to note that the Oregon Hospital National Patient Safety Goals may evolve over time, and hospitals are required to stay updated with the latest guidelines and recommendations to maintain compliance. The implementation of these goals aims to foster a patient-centered approach to healthcare delivery and create a safer environment for patients in Oregon hospitals.