Assignment Description: This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more This week you will reflect upon patient safety and satisfaction to answer the following questions:How can patient safety me

Assignment Description: This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more

This week you will reflect upon patient safety and satisfaction to answer the following questions:

• How can patient safety measures lead to cost savings?  
• Briefly define the Joint Commission’s role in healthcare.
• Reflect on your future role in healthcare, and how you will contribute to patient safety. Discuss mechanisms that you can implement which will reduce medical errors. Which departments will interact to ensure patient safety and how?
• How do you see the role of the chief nursing officer regarding patient safety?

Assignment Expectations: How will students be successful?

• Length:
  • 1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
• Structure:
  • Include a title page and reference page in APA style
• References:
  • Two scholarly references are required; you should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions