Patient Safety

Assignment Description: This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more

This week you will reflect upon patient safety and satisfaction to answer the following questions:

• How can patient safety measures lead to cost savings?  

• Briefly define the Joint Commission’s role in healthcare.

• Reflect on your future role in healthcare, and how you will contribute to patient safety.

• How do you see the role of the chief nursing officer regarding patient safety?

Assignment Expectations: How will students be successful?

• Length:

  • 1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner

• Structure:

  • Include a title page and reference page in APA style

• References:

  • Two scholarly references are required; you should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions