title: JCAHO's safety goals--the clock is ticking, will your ED be compliant?
abstract: To comply with new safety goals from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, use specific processes and policies designed to minimize likelihood of errors. Nurse-to-nurse communication is the preferred method to use when handing off patients. Meet with staff on a regular basis to assess how well you are meeting Joint Commission requirements. Prepackaged medications can help you and your staff meet the new medication labeling goal.
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States