Patient Safety Performance Improvement Tools
Measuring processes related to patient safety is important in determing the effectiveness of the processes. This section contains tools that can be used to measure effectiveness of a variety of processes using different methods such as nursing accountability and risk assessment.
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Unit-Based Nursing Scorecard
Sample score card to present unit based performance improvement indicators.
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Quarterly Nursing Scorecard
Sample quarterly score card to display performance improvement results on a quarterly basis.
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Nursing Responsibility Risk Assessment
A risk assessment tool to evaluate processes that require specific training and supervision by a registered nurse.
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Discharge Process Risk Assessment
A risk assessment tool to evaluate the current discharge process in place as it compares to best practices and regulations.
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Preceptor Delegation Tool
A step-by-step checklist for the preceptor to delegate tasks to the preceptee.
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (Match) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Medication reconciliation can affect patient safety due to the complexity of the process. This tool provides multiple resources for improving your organization's medication reconciliation process.
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The Joint Commission - National Patient Safety Goals
Joint Commission provides national patient safety goals each year that are based on emerging patient safety issues that can affect patients in the following areas: ambulatory care, behavioral health, criticial access hospitals, home care, acute care hospitals, laboratories and office-based surgery centers.
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Pain Assessment and Documentation Tool
A sample tool to record and facilitate ongoing evaluation of a patient’s pain and documentation of pain management.
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The Joint Commission – National Performance Goals
The National Performance Goals (NPGs) are 14 high-priority focus areas designed to help hospitals, both acute and critical access, strengthen patient safety and quality of care. These measurable, actionable topics are organized to help healthcare organizations monitor performance, track progress, and drive meaningful improvements in outcomes.
Developed within the framework of existing The Joint Commission standards, the NPGs do not introduce new requirements. Instead, they highlight critical issues that go beyond minimum regulatory requirements, providing clear, practical goals for hospitals to pursue to enhance safety and quality. By aligning with the real-world challenges healthcare organizations face, the NPGs support safer, more effective care for every patient.