National Patient Safety Goal 7: Three Easy Tips for Compliance

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a growing concern within the healthcare community. Nurse Managers are on the frontlines of the battle against HAIs and need to understand and interpret NPSG 7 to help their hospitals prevent infections and facilitate compliance with these requirements.

In 2009, three new requirements were added to NPSG 7. These three requirements are to be fully implemented by January 1, 2010.

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