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Pineapplelove6

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When a mishap occurs in patient care, the cause of the event is compared with other cases similar to that one.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

National Patient Safety Goals were implemented by the Joint Commission to keep patients safe.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The cause of the event is compared with local or national standards of care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
NPSGs are part of Universal Protocol to prevent wrong patient, wrong site and wrong surgery.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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