Question

What is the major reason for establishing National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs)? 

A. To create a regulatory agency


B. To improve health care outcomes and ensure patient safety  
C. To make laws or rules within institutions
D. To find mistakes within an institution

Answer 1

In 2002, The Joint Commission established its National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) program; the first set of NPSGs was effective January 1, 2003. The NPSGs were established to help accredited organizations address specific areas of concern in regard to patient safety.

So the answer would most likely be B to improve health care outcomes and ensure patient safety

Answer 2

to help accredited organizations address specific areas of concern in regard to patient safety.