2011 National Patient Safety Goals

Front 1

Eliminating transfusion errors and improving accuracy of patient information is accomplished by using 2 patient identifiers; (name and date of birth)

Back 1

1. giving meds or blood
2.performing treatments or
procedures
3. collecting specimens

Front 2

When transferring medications from original packaging to another container, what must the RN do?

Back 2

label the syringe

Front 3

If the RN preparing the medication is not the RN administering the medication, how many people must verify the label?

Back 3

Two

Front 4

Alcohol hand gel (Purell) must be used BEFORE and AFTER?

Back 4

1. patient contact
2. wearing gloves
3. performing procedures

Front 5

ONLY soap and water is used after ...?

Back 5

1. caring for a patient on contact precautions
2. OR hands are visible soiled