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Goal 2:

Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers.

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Goal 2E: 

Implement a standardized approach to “hand off” communications, including an opportunity to ask and receive questions.

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Goal 3:

Improve the safety of using medications.

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Goal 3D:

Label all medications, medication containers (e.g., syringes, medicine cups, basins), or other solutions on and off the sterile field in perioperative and other procedural setting.

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Goal 9:

Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls.

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Goal 9B:

Implement a fall reduction program and evaluate the effectiveness of the program (replaces Goal 9A).