Which of the following is NOT one of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals?

• A. Conduct annual patient satisfaction surveys
• B. Identify patients correctly
• C. Use medicines safely
• D. Prevent infection

Answer: (A)

National Patient Safety Goals are focused on concrete steps to prevent harm and errors in care, such as correctly identifying patients, using medications safely, and preventing infections through proper hand hygiene and infection control. Conducting annual patient satisfaction surveys targets patient experience rather than safety risks, so it isn’t part of the safety goals. Therefore, the option about patient satisfaction surveys is not one of the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals.