Need help with this vague patient safety question.

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"How can you ensure the patient's safety in the hospital?"

What would be the best answer to this question?

My answer would be to follow the hospital's policies and procedures to ensure the patient's safety. In addition, I would perform within the scope of practice defined in the competency standards for the registered nurse, that is, to perform activities which the nurse is educated and authorised to perform. Such activities would include educating and orientating the patient to the ward/hospital, following the 5 rights of medication administration and so on.

Am I in the right track? What would be your answer?

Thanks for your time.

[PedsDrNurseTheo, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP]

"How can you ensure the patient's safety in the hospital?"

What would be the best answer to this question?

My answer would be to follow the hospital's policies and procedures to ensure the patient's safety. In addition, I would perform within the scope of practice defined in the competency standards for the registered nurse, that is, to perform activities which the nurse is educated and authorised to perform. Such activities would include educating and orientating the patient to the ward/hospital, following the 5 rights of medication administration and so on.

Am I in the right track? What would be your answer?

Thanks for your time.

The correct nursing school answer / NCLEX answer to your nursing school homework is:

Hand hygeine

as one of the previous posters has indicated.

At least you attempted to answer this question before asking us to answer it for you.

[SallyPL]

I also think that another way to promote patient safety in hospitals (or even doctor's offices and pharmacies sometimes) is to make sure you have the right type of equipment. There are certain companies out there that manufacture products that are supposed to make hospitals safer for patients. For example, Sandel Medical Industries, which is a leader in its field, manufactures medication labeling products, surgical safety products, products that prevent sharps injuries, and products that prevent specimen mishaps -- all to help keep doctors, nurses, and patients safe when they're dealing with the healthcare world. You can look into it at SandelMedical.com.