These goals address identified problematic areas across health care. Patient safety is everyone's responsibility. Also, following NPSG's helps educate the community on how healthcare is promoting safety and seeking the prevention of injury. This should be done in every identified setting. {Ans: National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)}-The NPSG's were established in 2002 to help accredited organizations address specific areas of concern in regards to patient safety. -The Joint Commission first implemented the first set of NPSG's for healthcare organizations in January 1, 2003. -Matching goals to facilities. {Ans: Background}*accuracy of patient identification *communication between caregivers *safety of infusion pumps *safety of high-alert medications *effectiveness of clinical alarm systems **wrong patient, wrong site, wrong procedure {Ans: Common theme is to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and improve clinical outcomes. 1st set of NPSG's}Undergo review by the Joint Commission to ensure that health care facilities comply with the standards and regulations set forth from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). {Ans: Health care facilities}1. Independent, nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the safety of care for all patients. 2. Defines safety as the prevention of healthcare errors and the