One key element of safe nursing practice, as written in TJC Patient Safety Goals, is NPSG.01.01.01. This is that we always identify the patient in two ways. This could be done by asking them to state their full name and date of birth. This ensure that the patient is getting the appropriate care, medicine, and treatment (NPSG). It is extremely important to do this right away when walking into a patient’s room, so we know that we are explaining assessments, procedures, and providing education to the right person. Another element of safe nursing practice is to prevent infection and the most important way to do this is stated in NPSG.07.01.01. Hand washing guided from the Centers for Disease Control, setting and using goals to improve hand washing
