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Goal One

Identify patients correctly.

Goal Two

Improve effective communication.

Goal Three

Improve the safety of high-alert medications.

Goal Four

Ensure safe surgery.

Goal Five

Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections.

Goal Six

Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls.

 

International Patient Safety Goals vary by setting/accreditation program.

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