October 14, 2019
Joint Commission: 2020 National Patient Safety Goals now available
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission announced on Octobere 9 that the 2020 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) are now available on its website.
Included are the revised elements of performance “NPSG.15.01.01: Reduce the risk for suicide” that went into effect earlier this year.
The new requirements are designed to improve the quality and safety of care for patients treated for behavioral health conditions that are at high risk for suicide.
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