The commentary authors cited six specific NPSGs that can be incorporated into EHRs: patient identification, staff communication, safe use of medications, infection prevention, medication reconciliation and suicide risk.
Read the news report about The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals and EHRs.
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