Which organization is most associated with the National Patient Safety Goals?

• A. The Joint Commission
• B. FDA
• C. CDC
• D. CMS

Answer: (A)

National Patient Safety Goals are targets aimed at reducing the risk of errors and harms in patient care, and they are most closely associated with The Joint Commission. This organization develops, updates, and uses these goals as part of its hospital accreditation process, guiding facilities to focus on key safety improvements. The other organizations have different primary roles: the FDA regulates drugs and medical devices, the CDC provides public health guidance on infection control and disease prevention, and CMS oversees Medicare/Medicaid and uses safety standards in surveys but does not originate the National Patient Safety Goals.