Nursing and Allied Health: Citing National Patient Safety Goals (Joint Commission)

How do I cite National Patient Safety Goals?

When citing the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) in APA style, follow the guidelines below:

• Start with the name of the organization responsible for the NPSGs, which is The Joint Commission.
• Include the specific year of the NPSGs you are referencing.
• If you're referring to a specific goal or standard within the NPSGs, provide the title or description of the goal.
• If you accessed the NPSGs online, include the URL.

Here's how you would cite the NPSGs in APA style:

The Joint Commission. (Year). National Patient Safety Goals. Retrieved from [URL]

For example:

• The Joint Commission. (2023). National Patient Safety Goals. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/
• When citing a specific goal within the NPSGs, include the title or description of the goal in the citation:
• The Joint Commission. (2023). Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections. In National Patient Safety Goals. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/
• Remember to replace "Year" and "[URL]" with the appropriate year and URL for the specific NPSGs you are referencing. Additionally, ensure that you follow the latest APA formatting guidelines for your citations.

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