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National Safety Resources promote standardized clinical protocols which help to enhance patient safety, reduce errors in care and make care processes all to be done in unison.

The Joint Commission: The Joint Commission sets comprehensive guidelines for health care organizations (including hospitals). Their accreditation process and rigorous guidelines promote quality care and safety in the acute setting.

The Joint Commission. “Joint Commission Accreditation | the Joint Commission.” Www.jointcommission.org, 2023, www.jointcommission.org/what-we-offer/accreditation/. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement: The IHI promotes initiatives such as "Triple Aim" framework. The IHI provides resources for improving patient safety and the quality of care in acute care settings.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement. “IHI Home Page.” Ihi.org, 2020, www.ihi.org/. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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National Resources provide guidelines for preventing hospital acquired infections. Preventing these infections which are in fact preventable with proper care, is vital in critical care settings.

World Health Organization: The WHO provides international guidelines for improving safety in healthcare, especially critical care. The guidelines address issues like infection control and patient safety practices.

World Health Organisation. (2020, July 21). Quality of Care. Who.int; World Health Organization: WHO. https://www.who.int/health-topics/quality-of-care/#tab=tab_1

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National Institutes of Health: The NIH conducts and funds research. This research informs best practices in critical care, providing valuable data and guidelines that impact treatment protocols and patient safety.

NIH Leadership. (2014, October 31). National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/nih-leadership

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Preventative Care Guidelines: National Safety Resources promote preventative care measures. These measures can decrease the occurrence of acute conditions and highlight the importance of regular health screenings.

Center for Disease Control: the CDC provides guidelines on infection control, immunizations, and preventative health measures that outpatient facilities can implement to ensure patient safety and thus promote health.

CDC. “About CDC.” About CDC, 2024, www.cdc.gov/about/cdc/index.html. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

National Patient Safety Foundation: the NPSF promotes patient safety initiatives and provides health care providers with education and resources. This helps healthcare providers to understand and implement best practices in the outpatient settings.

Pierce, Ellison. “National Patient Safety Foundation Established.” Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, 1997, www.apsf.org/article/national-patient-safety-foundation-established/. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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National Resources provide frameworks for managing psychiatric emergencies, ensuring safe and effective care for individuals who are in crisis.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: The NAMI offers education and resources and advocacy for individuals who are suffering from mental health conditions. Their assistance promotes safe treatment practices and helps to reduce the stigma associated with mental illnesses.

NAMI. “NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness.” NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2022, www.nami.org/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

American Psychiatric Association: The APA provides clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. These diagnostic guidelines help clinicians implement safe and effective care in behavioral health settings.

American Psychiatric Association. “Psychiatry.org.” Psychiatry.org, 2024, www.psychiatry.org/. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.