What is a problem for which, in order to do something right, you have to do something wrong?

Choice A reason:

Identifying patient allergies is a critical safety goal to prevent adverse drug reactions and ensure safe medication practices. It involves checking and documenting any known allergies before administering medications or treatments.

Choice B reason:

The safety of medication administration is a key goal to avoid medication errors, which can lead to serious harm. It includes verifying the right patient, medication, dosage, route, and timing.

Choice C reason:

Alarm safety is important to prevent alarm fatigue among healthcare providers and ensure that critical alarms are responded to promptly. It involves proper setting, maintenance, and response protocols for medical device alarms.

Choice D reason:

Fall prevention is essential to protect patients, especially those who are vulnerable due to age, illness, or surgery, from injuries related to falls. It includes assessments and interventions to minimize fall risks.

Choice E reason:

Patient education is a safety goal that empowers patients with knowledge about their conditions, treatments, and safety practices. It is crucial for promoting patient engagement and adherence to care plans.

Each explanation is within the specified word count range, providing clear reasons why each choice is identified as a National Patient Safety Goal.

Choice A reason: OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing standards. It does not serve the healthcare needs of the population directly.

Choice B reason: CMS, or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, administers the nation's major healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It serves more than 1/3 of the US population by providing healthcare coverage.

Choice C reason: DEA, or the Drug Enforcement Administration, combats drug trafficking and distribution within the United States. Its primary role is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations and does not provide healthcare services to the population.

Choice D reason: FDA, or the Food and Drug Administration, is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices. It regulates food safety and other aspects of public health but does not serve the healthcare needs of the population in the same capacity as CMS.