Abstract
Learning from the experiences of others is one of our most effective tools for improving patient safety. This column will describe how some health care organizations have effectively implemented the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' (JCAHO's) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs). The articles will focus on practical strategies for meeting the NPSGs and on JCAHO surveys related to the NPSGs. Updates on new goals and recommendations established by JCAHO will also be provided.
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