The National Patient Safety Goals is a quality and patient safety improvement program established by the

Joint Commission The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c) organization that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs. The international branch accredits medical services from around the world. A majori ...

in 2003. The NPSGs were established to help accredited organizations address specific areas of concern in regards to patient safety.

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